Author: News Desk

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…

Photo Credits: Sanuraj Her Excellency, Mrs. Faiqa Bint Saeed Al Saleh, Minister of Health, confirmed that the current numbers of existing cases and the source of her injury from abroad give us the reassurance necessary for the current status of the Kingdom, but stressed the need to prepare from a medical point of view for the possibility of a mutation in the number of existing cases, and that when the numbers rise And there will be a surge in existing cases at the local level that must be given priority and provide hospital treatment and isolation for critical cases, and…

Six new active cases and one more critical have been registered in Bahrain. This brings the total number of Covid-19 cases to 149 – including 64 active cases and 85 cases under the International Covid-19 Repatriation Programme. Of the active cases, 62 are stable and 2 are critical, according to latest statistics on the Health Ministry’s website. This comes as Bahrain recorded its first from the Covid-19 infection this morning.

COVID-19 (Bahrain Status Update) 16/03/2020 7:00 PM

Gulf Air has temporarily suspend flights to and from several destinations across its network effective from 03:00 Bahrain time on Wednesday 18 March until Tuesday 31 March 2020. Gulf Air flights that will continue to operate to and from Bahrain International Airport are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Muscat (MCT), London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI), Mumbai (BOM), Delhi (DEL), Cochin (COK), Karachi (KHI) and Manila (MNL); all flights to other destinations have been suspended temporarily. Passengers arriving into Bahrain International Airport will be subject to medical tests if the Kingdom of Bahrain is their final destination.…

According to Health Ministry’ website dedicated to Covid-19, there are 58 active cases (six cases added) and 85 cases (one additional) from among those under the ministry’s International Covid-19 Repatriation Programme (ICRP). The update followed the ministry’s announcement of the first Covid-19 death in the country – a 65-year-old woman with chronic health conditions. A total of 77 people have recovered from the virus infection and left the treatment facilities, till date, as announced earlier.

COVID-19 (Bahrain Status Update) 16/03/2020