Tag: COVID-19
Coronavirus: Some UAE schools suspend distribution of books
Staff Report
It has learnt that some schools in the UAE have suspended distribution of books following the guidelines issued by the authorities concerned. This...
Coronavirus: Dubai suspends ayurveda, homeopathy, non-urgent dental services
Web Report
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has instructed all health facilities in the emirate to temporarily suspend all alternative medicine services such as ayurveda,...
Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi banks offer loan and financial relief
Web Report
Abu Dhabi-based banks have announced a package of initiatives to support the emirate’s individuals and businesses as the country fights the coronavirus disease...
Coronavirus: UAE school teachers to work from home
Web Report
In the latest precautionary measures, UAE private schools have been asked to allow all teachers and staff to work from home to fight...
UAE groceries, pharmacies can stay open for 24 hours
Web Report
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday announced that food outlets, cooperative...
Coronavirus: India goes for 21-day lockdown
Web Report
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced nationwide three weeks lockdown starting from Tuesday midnight. All states and union territories will come under its...
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics delayed to 2021
Web Report
Japan and the Olympics movement decided on Tuesday to delay this year’s Tokyo Games into 2021 as the coronavirus crisis obliterated the world’s...
Coronavirus in UAE: Sharjah reduces electricity bills by 10%
Web Report
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday announced a 10...
Coronavirus update: Over 360,000 cases, 16,100 died
Web Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the coronavirus disease pandemic is "accelerating", with more than 360,000 cases now confirmed with more...
Coronavirus: UAE confirms 45 new cases, three recoveries
Web Report
The UAE has registered 45 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected persons in the country to 198, authorities announced...