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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…
There are 189,753 total confirmed cases in the US. 7,141 people have been recovered and 4,090 death has been reported until now. The total includes cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and other US territories. Wyoming is not reporting a death from coronavirus.
The National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday held a press conference highlighting updates on national efforts and strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, at the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Hospital. The Consultant of Infectious and Internal Diseases at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Dr. Jameela Al Salman, reiterated the Kingdom’s success thus far in containing the spread of COVID-19, adding that there are a total of 268 active COVID-19 cases, of which all are stable except for two cases. Dr. Al Salman further added that only 18% of cases…
There are 177,452 total confirmed cases in the US. 6,038 people have been recovered and 3,440 death has been reported until now. The total includes cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and other US territories. Hawaii and Wyoming are not reporting a death from coronavirus.