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Kuwaiti Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Basel AI-Sabah, on Wednesday, announced 112 new cases of the novel coronavirus and the recovery of six cases, raising the country’s total recoveries to 111. Currently, there are 743 active cases with 1 death in Kuwait. 21 of the coronavirus cases are in ICU. Speaking to KUNA, the minister said lab tests and analyses had shown the recovery of the patients. The already treated case will be admitted to a rehabilitation ward before being discharged from the hospital, the minister added.

A United Arab Emirates aid plane carrying approximately 13 tonnes of medical supplies was dispatched to Kazakhstan to assist the country in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, benefitting over 10,000 healthcare professionals reported Gulf News. This initiative is part of the UAE’s commitment to cooperating with countries working to combat the COVID-19 outbreak to bolster global efforts to curb the virus’ spread. “The UAE is committed to extending support to countries affected by the COVID-19 crisis in recognition that multilateral cooperation is essential to the international community overcoming this humanitarian crisis,” said Dr. Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador…

Saudi Arabia called on all those who come under these regulations to abide by the directives and orders issued by the competent authorities concerning violations of the ban hours. Acting Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Majed Al-Hoqail has approved a raft of temporary health rules and regulations for home delivery services of food and essential goods. These regulations will apply to restaurants, fast food outlets, supermarkets, and grocery stores as well as to representatives of electronic applications, which are registered with the Communications and Information Technology Commission for the delivery service, the SPA reported. Under the regulations, it is…

Britain is nowhere near lifting the lockdown measures it put in place to tackle the spread of the coronavirus as the peak is still more than a week away, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Wednesday reported Reuters. When he announced the nationwide lockdown on March 23, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it would be reviewed after three weeks. Asked during an interview on BBC Radio whether the lockdown should be lifted next Monday, Khan said: “I think we are nowhere near lifting the lockdown. “We think the peak, which is the worst part of the virus, is still probably…

Almost 60 percent of the 217 people on board an Antarctica cruise ship moored off Uruguay have tested positive for the new coronavirus, as authorities work to arrange the return home of crew and passengers, DPA reported. Six people on the vessel Greg Mortimer have been brought to hospitals in Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, and are in stable condition, the ship’s Australian operator, Aurora Expeditions, said on Wednesday.  Of the 217 people tested on the vessel, 128 were positive. “There are currently no fevers on board and all are asymptomatic,” a spokesperson for Aurora said. Most of those on the Antarctica expedition ship were from…

Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan announced the launch of an online service on Social Insurance Organization (SIO)’s portal, to allow employers to register, to take advantage of the government’s guarantee to pay the salaries of Bahraini employees in the private sector who number approximately 100,000 employees registered with SIO, for the months of April, May, and June. The minister affirmed that this step came within the framework of the directives of  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the government headed by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa,…

The Ministers of the Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, member countries held their 37th meeting today through video conferencing, chaired by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior reported BNA. During the meeting, its participants highlighted the importance of enhancing the cooperation and coordination in police and security work of GCC member countries, to serve their common interests. The meeting also discussed several issues and topics on its agenda related to joint security, as well as how to enhance the security and police work of GCC states, combat…

A total of 100 tons of rice, will be distributed to needy Bahraini families, as part of HRH the Prime Minister’s annual Ramadan grants. Preparations to distribute His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s annual Ramadan gifts have already started, as the relevant officials began coordination with charity societies and funds. Representatives of charity societies and funds extended heartfelt thanks and gratitude to HRH Premier for his unwavering interest in supporting the citizens and alleviating their burdens. They paid tribute to the Prime Minister for his success in enhancing Bahrain’s progress in various fields, in addition…

The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) Chairman Prince S Natarajan has announced that steps are being taken to provide the textbooks of the new academic year to all students at home in the wake of the coronavirus threat in the Kingdom. The school is in the process of implementing online classes for the academic year 2020-21 in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the government. The Indian School has already offered fee concessions to around 1000 students facing financial difficulties. But in the context of COVID-19, many parents are losing their jobs and are in financial problems.  The school is…

The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, has pardoned 599 prisoners jailed for various offenses, including 336 foreigners, the state-run Oman News Agency said on Twitter on Wednesday. The tweet did not say if the release was related to the coronavirus outbreak or the holy month of Ramadan, which starts later this month.