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In the backdrop of the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbreak, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bahrain took several initiatives to reach out to the Sri Lankan community members urging them to safely remain where they are staying until the vulnerability of the virus is minimized and also to adhere to medical advice given by the Bahrain government’s health authorities. The embassy also ensured that the Mission staff is at their disposal on a 24-hour work roster to address issues emanating due to the unprecedented situation. The Embassy further maintained close engagement with every possible establishment and household where Sri Lankan…

Director-General of Reformation and Rehabilitation declared that as part of the implementation of the directives of His Excellency Interior Minister to reinforce precautionary measures against the spreading of coronavirus, the department has launched the video calls services for inmates and their families after the suspension of visits for the inmates’ safety. He said that out of the commitment of the clauses of the reformation and rehabilitation organisations law, the department is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for all inmates, including the tests that were carried for 1486 inmates that were covered in the royal pardon and the alternative penalties, in…

Kuwait Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Basel Al Sabah on Monday announced the recovery of eight patients from the novel coronavirus, raising the country’s total recoveries to 150. The minister told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), that the patients – all Kuwaiti nationals – will be admitted to a rehabilitation ward before being discharged from hospital.

Oman announced a significant increase in coronavirus cases on Monday, with 128 new cases taking the total in the country from 599 to 727, according to the Omani Ministry of Health via Twitter. There have been a total of four deaths from coronavirus in the sultanate, added the statement, which is no change from the previous day. https://twitter.com/OmaniMOH/status/1249595606382903296?s=20 The ministry also confirmed 15 new recoveries, bringing the total recoveries to 124.

South Korea plans to send 600,000 coronavirus testing kits to the United States on Tuesday in the first such shipment following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, a Seoul official told Reuters on Monday. Trump made the request for testing kits in a telephone call on March 25 with President Moon Jae-in, as the United States was grappling with fast-growing outbreaks in many states. A U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency cargo plane carrying the equipment is scheduled to leave at 10:30 p.m. (1330 GMT) on Tuesday, the official said on condition of anonymity due to the diplomatic sensitivity of…

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is set to start using blood plasma from recovered coronavirus, COVID-19, patients to treat critical COVID-19 cases, following the UAE’s announcement that it will adopt this treatment method. The DHA will implement the treatment, known as convalescent plasma therapy, during the course of this week. Dr. Younis Kazim, CEO of Dubai Healthcare Corporation at the DHA, said that the DHA has introduced the protocol for convalescent plasma therapy at DHA hospitals and private hospitals in Dubai in an important step towards the treatment and prevention of the spread of COVID-19, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.…

A campaign to raise donations has today been announced in support of the national efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Board of Trustees’ Chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa gave directives to launch the campaign themed “There is Good in US”. “The campaign was in response to growing calls from the private sector and individuals”, said RHF Secretary-General Dr. Mustapha Al-Sayyed…

Bahrain reported on Sunday 49 new coronavirus cases, all of whom were migrant workers. Bahrain tested a total of 63973 until now. There are 572 active cases. These include 568 stable cases and 4 critical cases. 558 people have been discharged. Only 6 deaths have been reported until now. The Ministry of Health has announced the death of a 63-year-old male Bahraini national on 10th April, a registered active case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) who was suffering from underlying and chronic health problems. The deceased male, who had returned from Iran, was placed in isolation and received extensive 24-hour treatment from…

Bahrain tested a total of 63973 until now. There are 572 active cases. These include 568 stable cases and 4 critical cases. 558 people have been discharged. Only 6 deaths have been reported until now. The Ministry of Health has announced the death of a 63-year-old male Bahraini national on 10th April, a registered active case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) who was suffering from underlying and chronic health problems. The deceased male, who had returned from Iran, was placed in isolation and received extensive 24-hour treatment from a specialised medical team. About the COVID-19 Deaths Read more about the sixth death…

Italy has reported 431 new coronavirus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, the lowest number in more than three weeks, as experts express hope that the country’s strict lockdown is working. Sunday’s death toll is Italy’s the lowest since 19 March, when 427 virus-related fatalities were recorded. The number of people in intensive care with COVID-19 continues to drop in Italy as well, with 38 fewer than the previous day, bringing the total to 3,343. “The data show that measures are having an impact,” Professor Luca Richeldi, a scientific adviser to the Italian government, said at a news conference on…