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Bahrain MPs approved a proposal to give government employees working at the frontline of combatting the Covid-19 “hazard pay”. The proposal entitles all medical, security and support government employees to receive the extra allowances calculated on basic pay from February until the Covid-19 crisis is over. It would also cover volunteers depending on their contribution.

Saudi Arabia confirms its first death as a result of the coronavirus outbreak after a patient died on Monday, the health ministry announced on a press conference, adding that the total number of infections in the Kingdom reached 767 cases so far. The foreign patient’s health deteriorated quickly after reporting to a hospital emergency room in Medina and died on Monday night, health ministry spokesperson Mohammed Abdelali confirmed on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said 205 new coronavirus cases were detected on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 767 so far. The Kingdom’s streets have emptied as the curfew…

It’s another dark day for Spain with a total of 39,763 cases of coronavirus confirmed across the country. Another 6,582 infections have been announced in the past 24 hours and the number of deaths has now reached 2,696. The capital Madrid continues to be the epicenter of Spain’s pandemic, with 1,535 deaths. The north-east region of Catalonia is now also becoming a big cause for concern with 1,939 cases in the past day, higher than Madrid. Health emergency chief Fernando Simón has stressed that almost 3,800 people have now recovered from the virus but 2,636 remain in intensive care. “This…

China has announced it will lift the lockdown on Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, on April 8, marking a significant milestone in its battle against the deadly outbreak. The date comes more than two months after the city was first sealed off from the outside world, in an unprecedented bid to contain the fast-spreading virus. Similar lockdown measures will be lifted Wednesday for other cities in Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, provincial authorities announced Tuesday. The easing of travel restrictions follows a significant reduction in new infections in Hubei, with new cases dropping to zero for…

Bahrain tested a total of 26646 until now. There are 210 active cases. These include 208 stable cases and 2 critical cases. 177 people have been discharged. Only 3 death has been reported until now. Read more about the third death – Click Here Read more about the second death – Click Here

A third person has died from Coronavirus Disease – Covid 19. The 65-year-old Bahraini man had chronic health conditions, said the Health Ministry. He was the first one to have received intensive care, said reports. A Bahraini woman, 51 years, with underlying chronic health conditions, who was brought back to the country from Iran earlier this month died on Sunday. A 65-year-old Bahraini woman died last Monday, also had chronic health conditions. She contracted the virus while in Iran.

Bahrain Police have started patrolling streets to ensure gatherings are limited to five people. The violators will be fined from BD 1,000 to BD 10,000. This follows the announcement made yesterday by Public Security chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19. There are 211 active cases right now in Bahrain. 3 people’s situation is critical and the rest 208 are stable. Bahrain’s Corona Update – COVID-19 To know more about the ban of public gathering of more than 5 people   – Click Here

Bahrain tested a total of 25169 until now. There are 211 active cases. These include 208 stable cases and 3 critical cases. 164 people have been discharged. Only 2 death has been reported until now. Read more about the second death – Click Here

As the number of confirmed coronavirus infections and deaths in California rises, federal, state and local officials are ramping up unprecedented restrictions on people’s movements to slow the spread of the virus. Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Austin Beutner announced Monday that schools, which closed along with others across California last week to help quell the outbreak, will remain shuttered through at least May 1. The closures are a hardship for children and families in a state where 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals because they are members of low-income households. In Los Angeles public schools, the percentage is even…

Amidst the economic crisis being faced by businesses due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, Lulu Group Chairman and Managing Director M.A.Yusuf Ali has offered rental relief for all its retail partners in the State. One month’s rent from 254 stores in Lulu Mall, Kochi, amounting to ₹11 crores will be waived off by the Group. The retailers of Y Mall in Triprayar, located in his hometown will also benefit from the announcement. The monthly rental revenue from Y Mall is ₹1 crore. The retail partners of both the malls combined will get a relief of ₹12 crores. The rapid spread…