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Saudi Arabia saw a steep increase in the daily number of coronavirus cases with 2,642 new infections reported during the past 24 hours, raising the total to 67,719, according to the health ministry. There were 2,963 recoveries on Thursday, taking the overall number of recovered cases to 39,003, according to the MOH. Meanwhile, 13 more people succumbed to the deadly virus taking the total number of COVID-19 related fatalities in the Kingdom to 364. Riyadh topped the list of new cases with 856 infections, followed by Jeddah (403), Makkah (289), Madinah (205) and Dammam (194). The ministry continues to urge…

Bahrain has reported 164 new COVID-19 cases, of which 94 are among expatriate workers, 56 are contacts of active cases and 2 are travel-related. These new cases bring up the total cases in the kingdom to 8,338 and there are 4,322 active cases of which 7 are critical and the rest stable, according to the Ministry of Health.  There are currently 31 COVID-19 cases receiving treatment. MOH also reported 131 new recoveries from COVID-19, bringing the total recoveries in the country to 4,004. Bahrain has so far conducted 267,393 COVID-19 tests for the early detection of the virus. So far Bahrain…

The first repatriation flight from Bahrain to Thiruvananthapuram flew from the Bahrain International Airport, as a part of the Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate Indians from foreign countries. The flight will land at Trivandrum International Airport. The flight flew from Bahrain with 177 Indians, of which 37 are kids, 34 are medical emergency cases, 32 are pregnant ladies, 16 are elders and 5 are infants. https://www.facebook.com/starvisionnews/videos/2629460977338602/ Read More: Second repatriation flight to Kozhikode from Bahrain departs Read More: First repatriation flight to Kochi from Bahrain departs  

Bahrain has so far 4289 active cases of which most of them are stable, only 26 cases are receiving treatment and only 7 are critical. “The patients are being looked after by the medical team 24 hours. We are implementing new medical treatment based on updates and research globally. Discharged cases stand at 3,873. As of Wednesday, 27 May 2020, all salons and hair barbers are to re-open, while ensuring face masks are worn. Hopefully, these will limit the cases. These measures are integrated within others such as personal hygiene, disinfecting and more” said Dr. Jameela Al Salman, Consultant of Infectious…

Bahrain will be releasing the initial results of the study of plasma soon. Bahrain has done it in coordination with the Irish University, MOH and BDF. The results so far indicate that the treatment is efficient, according to Lt. Col. Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani, Member of the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are going to release the initial results of the study of plasma soon. We have done it in coordination with the Irish University, MOH and BDF. We are finalizing the study with the patients but yes, there are measures implemented to provide plasma. Among them, the recovered…

Bahrain will be using a medical robot to help the medical workers stay safe from having less contact with coronavirus patients. The robots can check temperatures and provide basic care for patients. The usage of these robots is on trial to check if they are effective and if it will add value. “As implemented in other countries, it’s been used to reduce contact between the medical team and the patients; the robots check temperatures and provide basic care for patients. The usage of these robots is on trial to check if they are effective and if it will add value.…

All markets and malls can operate by following the guidelines. Businesses must limit overcrowding and ensure social distancing guidelines are followed. All employees and customers are required to wear face masks. Restaurant services will be limited to delivery and take away. Shisha shops will remain closed. Professional sports players will get a permit to resume their sport exercises in outdoor spaces and swimming pools. Salons and hairdressers can resume from 27 May (Wednesday). “All markets and malls will operate taking into consideration the guidelines. The precautionary measure must be followed. In order to reduce the number of individuals using facilities at…

Bahrain won’t be imposing a curfew as other countries. “We emphasize the importance of everyone’s commitment to the implementation of directives and decisions to ensure the safety of all members. Our indicator, our assessment stated that we will not impose curfew because assessing the situation, shows that we do not need a curfew. We encourage everyone to do greetings virtually instead of physical gatherings. Further tests will be done, to isolate more who test positive,” said Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Undersecretary Ministry of Health. Bahrain is having the lowest fatalities and the second-lowest total confirmed cases among the GCC…

Bahrain has reported 135 new COVID-19 cases, of which 78 are among expatriate workers, 56 were a contact of an active case, and 1 was travel-related, this takes today’s total cases to 356. These newly registered cases bring up the total cases in the kingdom to 8,174 and there are 4,289 active cases of which 7 are critical and the rest stable, according to the Ministry of Health.  There are currently 26 COVID-19 cases receiving treatment, of which 7 are in a critical condition. MOH also reported 158 new recoveries from COVID-19, taking today’s recoveries to 305. This brings the total…

UAE announced 894 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total cases in the country to 26,898, according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). MoHAP also announced the death of 4 more people from COVID-19, rising the country’s death toll to 237. 946 new recoveries have been reported in the UAE, bringing the total recoveries to 12,755, according to the health ministry. The new cases were identified after conducting more than 43,000 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, the ministry noted. The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to…