Qatar to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
4 years, 3 months ago

Qatar to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Al Jazeera  

It is unclear when the vaccination campaign will begin after PM announces schedule for arrival of the first batch. Qatar will receive its first batch of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has announced on Twitter. “This is an important step on the road to containing the pandemic and gradually returning to normal life.” بتوجيهات من سمو الأمير المفدى تصل بعد غد أول شحنة من لقاح كوفيد19، وقد وجهت القطاع الصحي بتوفيره للجميع وفق معاييرنا الصحية. هذه خطوة مهمة على طريق احتواء الوباء وعودة الحياة لطبيعتها تدريجيا، وإذ نعبر عن فخرنا بنجاح خطتنا لمواجهة المرض نجدد شكرنا لفرقنا الطبية وكل المشاركين فيها — خالد بن خليفة آل ثاني December 19, 2020 It is unclear when the vaccination campaign will begin. But the elderly and those with chronic illnesses would be the first recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Advisor Consultant to the Minister of Public Health Abdul Wahab al-Musleh told local media last week.

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COVID during the World Cup in Qatar: Should you be worried?
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID during the World Cup in Qatar: Should you be worried?

Al Jazeera  

Qatar expects to welcome more than 1.2 million visitors as some epidemiologists warn of a third pandemic winter. In October, the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said Europe was entering its third pandemic winter and COVID-19 and seasonal influenza were “co-circulating”, increasing risks for vulnerable communities, such as the elderly and people with …

Qatar eases COVID and entry requirements ahead of World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Qatar eases COVID and entry requirements ahead of World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Travellers no longer have to present COVID tests and pre-register on a government app to enter the country. Travellers visiting Qatar will no longer need a negative PCR or rapid antigen test to enter the country. “Visitors are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or Rapid Antigen Test result before travelling to Qatar,” a statement from the …

What are Qatar’s COVID, travel requirements for World Cup 2022?
2 years, 5 months ago

What are Qatar’s COVID, travel requirements for World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Visitors no longer need a negative COVID test or download the Ehteraz app. Football fans travelling to Qatar for the World Cup will no longer need to present negative COVID tests and preregister on a government app to enter the country. The Qatari government has cancelled the majority of travel restrictions related to COVID-19 ahead of the start of the …

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours

ABP News  

New Delhi: With 2,401 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,28,828, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 26,625, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The active cases account for 0.06 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has gone up to 98.76 per cent, the …

Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fans
2 years, 6 months ago

Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fans

The Hindu  

Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday. All visitors aged six and over must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours before their departure or from a rapid antigen test taken in the 24 hours …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The biggest weekly rise in new COVID-19 cases was seen in the Middle East, where they increased by 47%, according to the report released late Wednesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …

COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world, WHO reports
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world, WHO reports

LA Times  

Adm. Rachel Levine, the Department of Health and Human Services assistant secretary for health, watches a pediatric vaccination in Miami on June 28. The worldwide number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The United Nations health agency said in its latest …

World Cup 2022: How to get to Qatar, how to buy tickets, and the COVID-19 situation
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2022: How to get to Qatar, how to buy tickets, and the COVID-19 situation

New York Times  

FIFA has received more than 23 million ticket requests for this year’s World Cup, despite continued concerns over the Gulf nation’s ability to accommodate traveling supporters. Another important detail: those travelling to Qatar between November 1 2022 and January 23 2023 will need an approved Hayya card even if they are not attending a World Cup match. Many different airlines …

Coronavirus updates March 04, 2022
3 years ago

Coronavirus updates March 04, 2022

The Hindu  

In 2022, 92% of COVID deaths have been in unvaccinated individuals, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research Dr. Balram Bhargava said on Thursday. Here are the latest updates Study Third Covid vaccine dose advised for immunocompromised people: study A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people with a weakened immune system, especially for organ …

Qatar sees spike in COVID cases as it enters ‘third wave’
3 years, 3 months ago

Qatar sees spike in COVID cases as it enters ‘third wave’

Al Jazeera  

Health official says cases rising since November but significant spike seen in the last two weeks. Qatar is witnessing the start of a third coronavirus wave, a spike in cases fuelled by the Omicron variant, a health official says. Dr Soha al-Bayat, head of vaccination at the Ministry of Public Health, said in a televised interview on Sunday that “most …

Israel starts giving fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the most vulnerable
3 years, 3 months ago

Israel starts giving fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the most vulnerable

LA Times  

A woman receives a fourth dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Friday. Israel began administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose Friday to people most vulnerable to the disease, becoming one of the first countries to do so as it braces for a wave of infections fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron …

Israel to administer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for medical personnel, senior citizens
3 years, 3 months ago

Israel to administer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for medical personnel, senior citizens

The Hindu  

Israel is poised to begin administering the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for medical personnel and people aged 60 and above in a bid to curb the spread of Omicron infections in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday. Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett welcomed the decision, terming it "wonderful news that will assist us in getting …

Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID vaccines as Omicron surges
3 years, 3 months ago

Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID vaccines as Omicron surges

Al Jazeera  

Health workers and Israelis who are over the age of 60 or are immunocompromised will be eligible for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Israel has announced it will offer a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to health workers and people older than 60, amid concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. A Health …

Highly vaccinated UAE reports most virus cases in months
3 years, 3 months ago

Highly vaccinated UAE reports most virus cases in months

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded its highest daily virus caseload in months, a spike that comes as the omicron variant races across the globe and the Mideast tourist hub prepares to welcome hordes of tourists for the holidays. The emirate reported 452 infections in the past 24 hours, including two deaths — an …

UN launches coronavirus vaccination of migrants in Yemen
3 years, 3 months ago

UN launches coronavirus vaccination of migrants in Yemen

Associated Press  

CAIRO — The United Nations has launched a coronavirus vaccination campaign for stranded migrants in war-torn Yemen, the U.N. migration agency said Wednesday. “There are still not enough doses to protect everyone in Yemen from this disease,” said Christa Rottensteiner, head of IOM’s mission in Yemen. “More support from the international community to supply the country with enough vaccines will …

Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
3 years, 4 months ago

Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds

CNN  

CNN — When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial Covid-19 infection, according to a new study. The study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine found that there were few confirmed reinfections among 353,326 people who got Covid-19 in Qatar, and the re-infections …

From patient zero in China to over 255 crore cases worldwide: Timeline of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 4 months ago

From patient zero in China to over 255 crore cases worldwide: Timeline of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

The origins of the pandemic can be traced back to 17 November 2019 when a 55-year-old man contracted the virus from a wet market in Hubei province It was the day that life as we knew it changed and we don’t know when it will go back to our ’normal'. 30 January 2020 India’s first COVID-19 patient — a 20-year-old …

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India to Ship Vaccines to COVAX In a Few Weeks, Says Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India to Ship Vaccines to COVAX In a Few Weeks, Says Report

News 18  

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India could resume deliveries of COVID-19 shots to global vaccine-sharing platform COVAX in a few weeks for the first time since April, two health industry sources told Reuters, ending a suspension of supplies that has hurt poor countries. After the US lifted travel restrictions put in place in 2020, Paul Campbell had waited nearly two years …

Coronavirus updates | October 22, 2021
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus updates | October 22, 2021

The Hindu  

Indian vaccine manufacturers on October 21 raised the issue of easy availability of raw material from global markets for making COVID-19 vaccines, during their meeting with World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala here, sources said. -AP National India registers 15,786 new Covid cases, active cases decline to 1,75,745 India saw a single-day rise of 15,786 new COVID-19 cases, taking the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body in talks with Qatar to ease vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: World football body in talks with Qatar to ease vaccine mandate

Firstpost  

Qatar’s PM had announced in June that it would require any fans wanting entry into next year’s tournament to be fully inoculated against the coronavirus, but has said nothing about the policy for players yet FIFA is in talks with Qatari authorities about scrapping the mandatory vaccination requirements for next year’s World Cup. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa …

AP Source: FIFA talks with Qatar on easing vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

AP Source: FIFA talks with Qatar on easing vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

LONDON — FIFA is in talks with Qatari authorities about scrapping the mandatory vaccination requirements for next year’s World Cup. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani announced in June that it would require any fans wanting entry into next year’s tournament to be fully inoculated against the coronavirus, but has said nothing about the policy …

Qatar to ease COVID restrictions after drop in cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Qatar to ease COVID restrictions after drop in cases

Al Jazeera  

Masks regulations to be eased and offices can operate at full capacity following drop in daily cases. Qatar has announced easing of coronavirus-related restrictions following a drop in daily cases, with the most significant being relaxation in mask regulations. Additionally, markets and malls can also operate at full capacity, with children allowed to enter such facilities while abiding by the …

Why did Qatar enforce COVID quarantine rules for Asian countries?
3 years, 7 months ago

Why did Qatar enforce COVID quarantine rules for Asian countries?

Al Jazeera  

Vaccinated travellers from six Asian countries need to quarantine for two or 10 days depending on where the vaccine was taken. Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s decision to enforce mandatory quarantine for vaccinated travellers coming from six Asian countries was a result of an “increased number of positive cases” among those arrivals, health authorities have told Al Jazeera. Starting from August …

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday reported more than 37,000 new coronavirus infections, the country’s single-day record so far in the pandemic, state media reported. State TV said health workers registered 37,189 new COVID-19 cases since Sunday — surpassing the previous daily record of 34,951 infections reported on Tuesday. Also on Monday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the government …

Risk of ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus surge in Middle East: WHO
3 years, 8 months ago

Risk of ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus surge in Middle East: WHO

Al Jazeera  

Significant increases in cases in Libya, Iran, Iraq and Tunisia, with sharp rises expected in Lebanon and Morocco, agency says. A surge of coronavirus cases in several Middle Eastern countries could have dire consequences, aggravated by the spread of the Delta variant and low vaccine availability, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. After a decline in cases and deaths …

COVID-19: Oman suspends flights from 24 countries including India, Pakistan and Singapore
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Oman suspends flights from 24 countries including India, Pakistan and Singapore

Firstpost  

The flights have been suspended until further notice and the decision was taken as part of the country’s measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic Dubai: Oman on Thursday indefinitely suspended passengers flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, as part of the Gulf nation’s efforts to arrest the spread of the coronavirus. The flights have been suspended until …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases

India TV News  

President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its Indian variant. Iranian …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its …

Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated

Associated Press  

Qatar will require spectators at the 2022 World Cup to have received coronavirus vaccines to get into games, the government has announced. “When the date of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 comes, most countries of the world will have vaccinated and immunized their citizens,” Sheikh Khalid was quoted as saying by state media on Sunday. “We are currently negotiating …

Qatar to require fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 to be vaccinated for coronavirus
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar to require fans at FIFA World Cup 2022 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani told Qatar newspaper editors that the Gulf nation is trying to secure a million vaccine doses to immunise fans wanting to watch the tournament. “When the date of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 comes, most countries of the world will have vaccinated and immunised their citizens," Sheikh Khaled was …

FIFA 2022: Qatar seeks one million virus jabs for World Cup fans
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA 2022: Qatar seeks one million virus jabs for World Cup fans

The Hindu  

Qatar's prime minister announced Doha is seeking to provide one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine to fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country, state media reported Sunday. There is "the possibility that some countries will not be able to vaccinate all their citizens," said Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, according to the official Qatar News …

With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
3 years, 9 months ago

With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials warned Monday that hospitals now face an acute shortage of beds amid a lagging vaccine rollout, the spread of highly transmissible variants and relaxed movement restrictions. Dr. Nabil bin Muhammed al-Lawait, the Muscat field hospital director, told state-run media that officials …

Vaccine like a shield against Covid-19, says PM Modi during address to nation
3 years, 9 months ago

Vaccine like a shield against Covid-19, says PM Modi during address to nation

India Today  

In the fight against Covid-19, vaccine is like a shield to us, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation at 5 pm on Monday. While speaking about vaccines, the Prime Minister said: "Today, in comparison to the demand of vaccines in the world, the number of countries and companies manufacturing vaccines is very less." He added: …

Coronavirus News Updates: UAE extends suspension of passenger flights from India till 30 June
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: UAE extends suspension of passenger flights from India till 30 June

Firstpost  

8:46 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus News Latest Updates Cases coming down but number still similar to peak of previous wave, says Thackeray There is a huge difference in the COVID19 situation compared to the last time I spoke to you, he says. Around 18,000 new cases reported today but the new cases in the past few days is as …

Coronavirus updates | May 10, 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus updates | May 10, 2021

The Hindu  

Experts have warned that recurring waves of coronavirus infections are inevitable if existing practices such as expanding India's vaccination drive and following COVID protocol are not adhered to. vaccine doses India is the fastest country globally to administer 17 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday, May 10, 2021. The ministry said 2,46,269 beneficiaries of the …

Q&A: How Qatar is battling a new wave of COVID cases, deaths
3 years, 11 months ago

Q&A: How Qatar is battling a new wave of COVID cases, deaths

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera speaks to chair of the COVID-19 strategic group in Qatar following steep rise in cases and deaths recently. Earlier this month, Qatar announced tighter COVID-19-related restrictions amidst a rising number of cases in the last few weeks. Al Jazeera spoke to Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, the chair of the National Health Strategic Group on COVID-19 and head of …

Coronavirus | Vaccine roll out for 18-45 years will be delayed, say Opposition-ruled States
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus | Vaccine roll out for 18-45 years will be delayed, say Opposition-ruled States

The Hindu  

Five Opposition-ruled States — Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Kerala — have said the roll out of vaccination for 18-45 years category from May 1 as dictated by the Central government will be delayed, since the manufacturers have made it clear that they can negotiate future orders only after meeting their prior vaccine commitment to the Central government. Rajasthan Health …

The Latest: Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools
3 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Israel lifts public mask mandate, opens schools

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JERUSALEM — Israel has lifted …

Coronavirus Highlights: Jharkhand reports 3,198 new Covid-19 cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Highlights: Jharkhand reports 3,198 new Covid-19 cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours

India Today  

Coronavirus Highlights April 14: Experts have blamed the second wave of Covid-19 on virus mutation, full reopening of the economy, public rallies in states holding elections and mass religious festivals. The supply of the third vaccine is bound to strengthen the Covid-19 vaccination drive across the country, especially as several states have reported vaccine shortage lately. Meanwhile, US federal health …

Libya kicks off delayed COVID-19 vaccination drive
3 years, 11 months ago

Libya kicks off delayed COVID-19 vaccination drive

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah receives shot on live television, urges Libyans to register online for their own vaccinations. Libya has launched its delayed COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, prime minister of the country’s new unity government, getting his shot on live television. After the vaccination of Dbeibah on Saturday at the headquarters of Libya’s Centre for Disease …

‘Get Your Shot Soon’: PM Modi Gets Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Get Your Shot Soon’: PM Modi Gets Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Quint  

On 1 March, Modi had received the first dose of Covaxin, produced by Bharat Biotech. India's vaccination drive against coronavirus started on 16 January, with healthcare and frontline workers getting the jabs in the first phase. The second phase of vaccination started on 1 March, with people above 60 years of age and those above 45 with co-morbidities eligible to …

COVID: Qatar tightens restrictions as cases continue to rise
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID: Qatar tightens restrictions as cases continue to rise

Al Jazeera  

New rules will come into effect from Friday after the country reported more than 900 positive cases again. On Wednesday, the country reported 940 new cases, taking the total number of positive cases to more than 186,000 since the start of the pandemic. #QNA pic.twitter.com/1FGg2A8ZzI — Qatar News Agency April 7, 2021 The circulation of coronavirus variants first identified in …

India Records 1.07 Lakh Covid Cases in Single Day for First Time, Vardhan Blames Lax Attitude for Surge
3 years, 11 months ago

India Records 1.07 Lakh Covid Cases in Single Day for First Time, Vardhan Blames Lax Attitude for Surge

News 18  

New Delhi: The number of coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country with over 1.07 lakh new infections reported on Tuesday, according to the data provided by governments of various states and Union territories. According to the daily numbers announced by various states and UTs, the nationwide tally of …

Yemen receives first batch of COVID vaccines: UN
4 years ago

Yemen receives first batch of COVID vaccines: UN

Al Jazeera  

Yemen’s COVID committee has urged the gov’t to declare a public health ‘state of emergency’ amid a surge in infections. War-torn Yemen has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, the United Nations children’s agency said, a week after the country’s coronavirus committee warned of a public health “emergency”. Last week Yemen’s coronavirus committee urged the government to declare a …

Qatar health official calls for lockdown as COVID cases rise
4 years ago

Qatar health official calls for lockdown as COVID cases rise

Al Jazeera  

Ahmed al-Mohammed of the Hamad Medical Corporation says a return to full lockdown is the best way to stem the spread of the virus. Ahmed al-Mohammed, acting chairman of Hamad Medical Corporation Intensive Care Units, said on Monday that Qatar was witnessing a peak in the number of cases since the first wave, including a reportedly large number of infections …

Qatar reimposes coronavirus-related restrictions
4 years ago

Qatar reimposes coronavirus-related restrictions

Al Jazeera  

New rules, announced after the UK variant of the virus contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in the Gulf nation, will come into force on Friday. Qatar has announced a series of coronavirus-related restrictions on education, leisure and business activities including closing gyms and restricting restaurant capacity. The measures, announced in a cabinet statement on Wednesday, will come into effect …

The Latest: India reports biggest surge in cases in 4 months
4 years ago

The Latest: India reports biggest surge in cases in 4 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ___ THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: — Pakistan Prime Minister Khan …

First batch of COVAX-supplied vaccines arrives for Palestinians
4 years ago

First batch of COVAX-supplied vaccines arrives for Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

A third of the doses have been allocated for the Gaza Strip after vaccines were transferred from Tel Aviv to Ramallah. The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday received the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the global COVAX sharing initiative, in a boost to inoculations in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip which lag far behind Israel’s campaign. A …

ISSF World Cup: Qatar arrives, UK and Brazil to go into hard quarantine on arrival
4 years ago

ISSF World Cup: Qatar arrives, UK and Brazil to go into hard quarantine on arrival

The Hindu  

Qatar on Thursday became the first country to arrive for the upcoming combined shooting world cup in Delhi while Brazil and the UK are reaching on Friday, after which the teams will go into a seven-day hard quarantine. Participants, coaches and officials from the two countries will be quarantined at the Radisson Hotel situated close to the Dr Karni Singh …

March 11, 2021 coronavirus news
4 years ago

March 11, 2021 coronavirus news

CNN  

A syringe and vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine are pictured at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on January 14. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images The pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Thursday morning that real-world evidence from the Israel Ministry of Health show that there have been “dramatically” fewer Covid-19 cases and deaths among people in Israel …

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