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The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, confirmed that the first batch of citizens repatriated from Iran had undergone all protocol and procedures as per plan. Of 165 individuals, 77 positive cases were transferred to isolation and treatment centers, and the remaining 88 were taken to precautionary quarantine centers. Based on the evaluation of the results of the first stage of evacuation, and in light of the high count of positive cases amongst the citizens who were brought back from Iran, the Ministry of Health will activate additional precautionary measures within the existing plan.…

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The Ministry of Health has arranged for the return of citizens in batches via chartered aircrafts, and the first batch of citizens arrived yesterday. The Ministry of Health reported on the status of the 165 citizens who arrived on board the flight. 77 cases tested positive, and 88 cases tested negative. The 77 cases were transferred to the isolation and treatment center, while the others were transferred to one of the precautionary quarantine centers. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the evacuation process that took place for the repatriated citizens was in accordance with internationally approved medical protocol and…

COVID-19 status update 0n 11/03/2020

Tokyo Olympics organizers announced today that the local organizing committee or International Olympic Committee were not considering postponing or canceling the 2020 Games despite the spread of Corona virus. Earlier in the day, a member of the Organizing Committee told Reuters that delaying the games by a year or two may be the best option, if it would prove unwise to hold the Olympics this summer, amidst widespread Corona outbreak.

Japanese authorities intend to honor the citizens who died due to the strong earthquake that hit the country and resulted in tsunami, which in turn caused the worst nuclear disaster in Japan. The central and local governments have cancelled the anniversaries, since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called to cancel large gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. President Abe will perform a silent prayer at his office at the same time that the 9-magnitude earthquake struck in northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. The double natural disaster caused the death or loss of around 18,400 people, and…

COVID-19 Status Update – 10/03/2020

Bahrain’s BRAVE Combat Federation, recently launched its first flagship gym in Lahore, Pakistan to bring international standard fitness practices and combat sports to the Nation. The launch was a huge success and was attended by the superstars of Pakistan Super League Karachi Kings including Babar Azam, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Amir and Wasim Akram. “It is a very good initiative by BRAVE Combat Federation to bring an international standard training facility to Pakistan. Our athletes will surely benefit from the introduction of international fitness practices and standards” said Wasim Akram, a legend in the cricket history of Pakistan.Ayesha Omar who hosted the…

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Royal Charity Organization celebrated raising USD91,904.16 since the successful launch of their passenger donations project. Launched in September 2018, the initiative allowed passengers to donate coins or notes of any currency onboard Gulf Air flights. The project was launched by H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors and H.E Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, Secretary-General of the Royal Charity Organization. This ongoing initiative is aimed at activating social responsibility and allowing passengers to participate and contribute to charitable work,…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a circular detailing the procedure that will be followed regarding passengers who are returning to Bahrain from coronavirus affected countries.