Author: News Desk

Struck down by coronavirus at the age of 83, the long life of Alfredo Visioli ended with a short ceremony at a graveyard near Cremona, his hometown in northern Italy. “They buried him like that, without a funeral, without his loved ones, with just a blessing from the priest,” said his granddaughter Marta Manfredi who couldn’t attend. Like most of the old man’s family – like most of Italy – she was confined to her home. “When all this is over,” she vows, “we will give him a real funeral.” Everywhere the coronavirus has struck, regardless of culture or religion,…

Africa must “wake up” to the coronavirus threat and prepare for the worst, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The continent should learn from how the spread of the virus has sped up elsewhere, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. He warned that while Africa’s confirmed cases were currently low – around 640 – there was no reason for complacency. “Africa should wake up, my continent should wake up,” said the Ethiopian, the WHO’s first African head. Health experts warn that strained public health systems in Africa could become quickly overwhelmed if the virus takes hold, especially in…

Once at the forefront of the novel coronavirus pandemic, China has revealed for the first time since the outbreak began months ago that it has zero new domestic cases to report. Officials with China’s National Health Commission announced eight new deaths connected to the illness at a Thursday news conference. They also reported another 34 cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, all of which were imported from abroad. The new numbers could mean a huge turnaround for China, the first nation to implement strict travel and quarantine restrictions on millions in a bid to stop the coronavirus…

The novel coronavirus has infected at least 222,643 people and killed almost 9,000 worldwide as of March 19. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic on March 11, since which time it has spread further and faster than ever before. Europe is the new epicenter of the disease. It is also infecting increasing numbers of people in the US and other nations. At least 160 countries and territories have reported cases. China — where the virus first began to spread in late 2019 — has seen a sharp drop-off in its rate of new cases. The virus has now…

COVID-19 (Bahrain Status Update) – 18/03/2020 7:00 PM

COVID-19 (Bahrain Status Update) – 18/03/2020 1:00 PM

A number of measures have been announced by the Executive Committee chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. The 11 decisions will be enacted from March 18 and  for a period of one month with the possibility of an extension: 1. Continuation of work at public and private organisations as normal 2. Commercial and shopping malls will remain open 3. Activities at restaurants will be limited to deliveries and takeaways 4. All cinemas will be closed for a month 5. Closure of private sport centres, gyms,…

During the critical situation arised Globally due to the Corona virus , Bahraini Family Yateems offered 2 months’ rent free as a goodwill gesture in support for the yateem centre shops. This is not just demonstrating their humanity but also their patriotism, expressing strong support to the business in Bahrain. They are becoming the paradigm for showing how to support the Nation in the critical condition.

Manama: Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi stressed said that the transparency of the information provided by competent authorities contributed to the success of the preventive measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).He commended the compliance of citizens and residents with the instructions, lauding Bahrainis’ awareness and trust in the official media, despite fake news and rumors being circulated on social media websites. Receiving the editors in chief of local newspapers, he underlined the confidence of the public in the official media and Bahraini press as credible sources of accurate information.“The competent authorities have issued so far over 50 statements…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, today patronised the tactical drill (Shield of the Nation 2020), conducted by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) with live ammunition. Upon arrival, HM the King was welcomed by the BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander, General HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, National Security and Royal Guard Commander, Major-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Chief of Staff, Dhiyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi. HM King Hamad was accompanied by Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Royal…