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As the coronavirus continues to put a halt on life around the world and the number of confirmed cases and deaths continue to increase with each day, the Bahrain-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion became the first organization in the sport to launch such a campaign geared towards stopping the spread of the coronavirus as well as raising awareness. The campaign is under the KHK Heroes Foundation. Among the fighters showing support for the campaign is top Flyweight Jose “Shorty” Torres. “BRAVE 35, BRAVE 36 and BRAVE 37 are all postponed and on a to-be-announced basis because of the COVID-19…

The largest school in Bahrain re-opens for the new academic session through a newly launched Virtual Learning Programme. The Indian School Bahrain announced that The new academic session 2020-21 through the E-learning programme will begin from 12th April (Sunday) for all classes. The E-learning programme will continue until the schools reopen for regular classes. The Virtual Learning Programme (VLP) aims to compensate for the delay in the commencement of the new academic session. The Indian School Bahrain stated that the VLP began for classes 10th and 12th on Tuesday. “In spite of the challenges and constraints, we are continuing with…

Bahrain tested a total of 34860 until now. There are 228 active cases. These include 225 stable cases and 3 critical cases. 337 people have been discharged. Only 4 death has been reported until now. Read more about the fourth death – Click Here Read more about the third death – Click Here Read more about the second death – Click Here

As part of its commitment to maintaining the food security of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Lulu Group has once again partnered with Gulf Air, the national carrier, to airlift a second consignment of food to the Kingdom. The consignment is part of an initiative spearheaded by #TeamBahrain amidst the global outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The special cargo shipment arrived today on a chartered Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from India which further solidifies the shared goal between Gulf Air and Lulu Group to serve the people of the Kingdom. To Read about – First Consignment of food airlifted by…

When India imposed a nationwide lockdown a week ago, it was designed to stop the imminent spread of the novel coronavirus. But grinding this country of 1.3 billion people to a near halt has also provided a temporary remedy to another pressing health issue: suffocating pollution levels. The world’s largest lockdown means all factories, markets, shops, and places of worship are now closed, most public transport suspended and construction work halted, as India asks its citizens to stay home and practice social distancing. So far, India has more than 1,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 35 deaths. Already, data shows that the main…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said the world was lagging in its coordinated fight against the coronavirus, as he launched a plan to address the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. “This is the most challenging crisis we have faced since the Second World War,” the UN chief told a virtual press conference, Deutsche press agency (DPA) reported. This is because the disease represents a threat to everybody in the world and will bring on a recession that probably has no parallel in the recent past, according to Guterres. “We are still very far from where we need to…

Public health officials projected that the coronavirus could ultimately kill more than 100,000 people across the U.S reported the Associated Press. The number of U.S. deaths could range from 100,000 to 240,000 even if Americans continue to stay home and limit contact with others, experts predicted at a media briefing with President Donald Trump. But they said they hope the figure won’t soar that high if everyone does their part to prevent the virus from spreading. “I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead,” said Trump, who has extended social distancing guidelines to April…

There are 1,720 total confirmed cases in Saudi Arabia (SA). 264 people have been recovered and 16 death has been reported until now. There are 157 new cases confirmed. New Cases with Cities: Riyadh: 7 Makkah: 55 Medina: 78 Hufof: 3 Jeddah: 3 Qatif: 6 Al Henakiya: 1 Taif: 2 Tabuk:

According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said he had no doubt the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would emerge victorious in the menacing battle against coronavirus. Food and medicine supply and other life essentials are in safe hands in the UAE, he said, stressing the country is in a safe position and will continue to be so. “We won’t hesitate to take any measure to ensure the safety of the society and its protection over the coming period,” he…

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Banten, called upon countries to be patient in concluding Hajj contracts for this year 1441 AH, until the view about the epidemic and its current and future effects become clear according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA). “Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is concerned with the safety of all pilgrims and visitors who are in health isolation…