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A third person has died from Coronavirus Disease – Covid 19. The 65-year-old Bahraini man had chronic health conditions, said the Health Ministry. He was the first one to have received intensive care, said reports. A Bahraini woman, 51 years, with underlying chronic health conditions, who was brought back to the country from Iran earlier this month died on Sunday. A 65-year-old Bahraini woman died last Monday, also had chronic health conditions. She contracted the virus while in Iran.

Bahrain Police have started patrolling streets to ensure gatherings are limited to five people. The violators will be fined from BD 1,000 to BD 10,000. This follows the announcement made yesterday by Public Security chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19. There are 211 active cases right now in Bahrain. 3 people’s situation is critical and the rest 208 are stable. Bahrain’s Corona Update – COVID-19 To know more about the ban of public gathering of more than 5 people   – Click Here

Bahrain tested a total of 25169 until now. There are 211 active cases. These include 208 stable cases and 3 critical cases. 164 people have been discharged. Only 2 death has been reported until now. Read more about the second death – Click Here

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All retail outlets will be closed for two weeks starting from Thursday as part of Bahrain’s efforts to combat the spread of the Covid-19. Hypermarkets, cold stores, bakeries, pharmacies and banks have been exempted from the temporary shutdown, which will continue until April 9. Meanwhile, restaurants and cafes will continue to provide delivery and takeaway services. The decision was announced by Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed Alzayani. He was speaking alongside Health Minister Faeqa Al Saleh, Public Security chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, Covid-19 Control and Monitoring Committee head Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani and Covid-19 Task…

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Anyone who violates the ban on public gatherings of more than five people would have to pay fines between BD1,000 and BD10,000. Article 121 of the Public Health Law establishes punishments for any person who refuses to implement any measures to prevent the spread of disease. The punishment for violating the law also carries a jail sentence of no less than three months. The ban on gatherings of no more than five people has been implemented in public places, including, but not limited to markets, public parks, and public beaches. People have also been asked to leave at least a…