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Bahrain MOH announced the death of a 53-year-old male expatriate, a registered active case of coronavirus (COVID-19) suffering from underlying and chronic health problems, taking the country’s total deaths to 15. The Ministry of Health expresses its heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family at this difficult time. The patient, along with all other active COVID-19 cases, had been placed in isolation and received extensive 24-hour treatment from a specialised medical team. The kingdom has 9,366 confirmed cases of which 4,938 cases have been discharged and there are 4,413 active cases of which 8 are critical and the rest stable, according to the…

Strict inspections have been involved as barber shops and salons are set to open today. These businesses remained shut for over two months amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, authorities have stated strict guidelines under which these businesses are being allowed to reopen in Bahrain. The following are the guidelines: Also Read: Coronavirus: Oman announces 38th death Malls in Dubai can now open at 70% capacity Bahrain: 3 medical robots to assist frontline health workers 1st wave of pandemic not over: WHO

The Omani MOH has announced the death of a 67-year-old foreign resident with coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the total number of COVID-19 deaths registered in the Sultanate to 38. The MOH extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. Oman has 8,118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,067 recoveries, according to the MOH. Also Read: Malls in Dubai can now open at 70% capacity Bahrain: 3 medical robots to assist frontline health workers Global fundraising for coronavirus vaccine, drugs exceeds $10 billion: EU 1st wave of pandemic not over: WHO

A new online service allowing people affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to register through national platform Bahrain.bh has been launched. The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) launched the Corona Registration Service, in cooperation with the Information and Electronic Government (iGA). The drive is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa to provide assistance to Bahraini families which were affected by the pandemic and alleviate their financial burdens during this exceptional situation. The move also followed instructions from HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and RHF Board of…

Bahrain has reported 141 new COVID-19 cases, among 105 expatriate workers and 34 contacts and 2 were travel-related, this takes today’s total cases to 193. These newly registered cases bring up the total cases in the kingdom to 9,366 and there are 4,414 active cases of which 9 are critical and the rest stable, according to the Ministry of Health.  There are currently 24 COVID-19 cases receiving treatment. MOH also reported 22 new recoveries from COVID-19, taking today’s recoveries to 185. This brings the total recoveries in the country to 4,938. Bahrain has so far conducted 286,223 COVID-19 tests for the…

The Spanish government is declaring a 10-day mourning period to pay tribute to nearly 27,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus, reported the Associated Press. Starting Wednesday until June 5, flags will be at half-mast in more than 14,000 public buildings across the nation as well as on the navy’s vessels, the government announced on Tuesday. King Felipe VI, as Spain’s head of state, will preside over a solemn ceremony to honor the dead once the country emerges from its strict lock-down rules. The victims were “men and women whose lives have been suddenly cut short, leaving friends and family in…

A global campaign to fund the development of vaccines and therapies against COVID-19 has so far raised 9.5 billion euros ($10.4 billion), the head of the European Commission said on Tuesday. “Great result, reaching 1st milestone of GlobalResponse pledging marathon led by EU Commission,” Ursula von der Leyen said on Twitter. The pledging campaign, which the United States shunned, raised $8 billion from global leaders and other institutions on May 4, when it was launched. Also Read: Bahrain: 3 medical robots to assist frontline health workers Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 52 new cases, 163 recoveries Latam Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

South American carrier Latam Airlines says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the sharp downturn in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Santiago, Chile-based airline said Tuesday that it and some of its affiliated companies launched the reorganization effort in the United States. The carrier aims to continue operating and hopes to reduce its debt and find new financing sources through the bankruptcy process, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Passenger and cargo flights will continue to operate, and employees will still be paid, it said. The bankruptcy filing includes parent company Latam Airlines…

Bahrain has started using three medical robots in medical isolation wards in hospitals and isolation centers. Its experiment was launched at the Ibrahim Khalil Kanoo Health Center for isolation. The first robot can be used to transport medicines and food and through a thermal camera can send a picture with temperature to the control center, while the second robot sterilizes isolation rooms and facilities of the medical center. The third robot is used to transport medical supplies and is characterized by ease of movement and carrying heavy weights. Its the first time in the history of the Bahrain health sector, robots are used to…

The second repatriation flight from Bahrain to Kozhikode, as a part of the Vande Bharat Mission, to evacuate Indian residents in foreign countries has flown from Bahrain International Airport. It is the fifth flight to Kerala from Bahrain. The Air India Express flight flew with 179 passengers, including 2 infants, 21 pregnant ladies on board. https://www.facebook.com/starvisionnews/videos/341361440175690/ Also Read: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces 1,931 new cases, 12 deaths Coronavirus: UAE reports 779 new cases, 5 deaths Coronavirus: Qatar announces 1,742 new cases, 2 deaths Coronavirus: Oman reports 348 new cases Coronavirus: Kuwait records 608 new cases, 7 deaths Coronavirus: Bahrain reports 52…