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Oman has reported 255 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total cases in the sultanate to 8,373. Most of the newly admitted cases are from Omanis, which is 166 and the rest 89 from foreigners, according to the Ministry of Health. MOH has reported 1 new death from coronavirus, keeping the total death toll in the Sultanate to 38. 110 new recoveries from coronavirus have been reported in the sultanate, increasing the number of recoveries to 2,177. Oman has limited the gatherings of five or more people in one area without family links. Also Read: Coronavirus: Oman announces 38th death…

Kuwait has reported 692 new coronavirus cases, taking the total confirmed cases in the country 23,267, according to the Ministry of Health. 3 patients died of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 175. 640 new recoveries have been reported in the country, raising the total recoveries to 7,946. Kuwait has done 2,738 NP swab tests in the past 24 hours, as the country ramps up its efforts to test more people and detect cases early, according to the health ministry spokesman. So far, Kuwait has conducted more than 278,945 coronavirus tests. Also…

YouTube has admitted that it has been automatically deleting comments that criticize China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP). The video platform — owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet — said the automatic removal of certain comments was down to “an error” with its automated enforcement systems. The issue was first confirmed to The Verge. “We’re always working to resolve issues on YouTube,” a YouTube spokesperson said. “Upon review by our teams, we have confirmed this was an error in our enforcement systems and we are working to fix it as quickly as possible.” Users raised the issue on YouTube’s official help pages in October 2019,…

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia announces the resumption of domestic flights starting on May 31. GACA clarifies that it has completed its operational preparations to gradually lift the suspension of domestic flights in order to ensure a safe travel journey for travelers through Saudi airports while taking all necessary preventive measures and health measures in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies within airport facilities. GACA will also work in coordination with airports, air carriers and companies operating in the civil aviation sector to meet the demand in the local market, Saudi…

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…