The Peninsula Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announced today the registration of 58 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the State of Qatar. Almost all of the new cases are related to the cases identified earlier and are in quarantine with a small number related to travel contacts. The new cases, reported in […]
Month: March 2020
238 new coronavirus cases reported in Qatar: Ministry
QNA Doha: The Ministry of Public Health today announced 238 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar among expatriates from contacts of the three cases who were declared infected with the virus last Sunday and reside in same residential complex. The ministry explained that the new cases that were registered were those who […]
Ministry of Interior takes action against people spreading false news
Ministry of Interior building The Peninsula Online Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said it has taken action against “a number of people” for spreading false news and their cases were proceeded to the public prosecution. The people in question “promoted rumors and false information through social media that affected the security and safety of society,” an […]
6 more expats tested positive for coronavirus; total cases at 24
The Peninsula Online Doha: There are six new positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Qatar, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 24. The new cases are all expatriates, all of whom have had contact with the previously announced community cases. The new patients have been admitted to the Communicable […]
HMC in urgent need of various blood type donors
The Peninsula Online Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Blood Donor Center is in urgent need of many blood types. HMC said in post on social media said that they are need blood types O+, O-, A-, B- and AB-. “If you are able to donate, please visit the Blood Donor Center near Hamad General Hospital […]
Qatar suspends schools and universities due to coronavirus
The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the decision to suspend studies in public and private schools and universities for all students in Qatar from tomorrow, March10 until further notice. This step has been taken within the framework of its efforts and measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), in […]
Qatar temporarily suspends entry for travellers from 14 countries
Hamad International Airport (file photo) QNA Doha: Qatar’s Government Communications Office said Sunday that in addition to Qatar Airways’ announcement regarding flights to and from Italy, entry to Qatar is temporarily suspended for all those intending to travel from certain countries, as of March 9, 2020. The decision comes as a preventive measure due to […]
Indian Embassy urges community organisations to postpone large gatherings in Qatar
08 Mar 2020 – 18:25 The Indian Embassy in Doha asked the community organisations to postpone large gatherings in view of the coronavirus spread. A tweet from the @IndEmbDoha handle says: “In view of increasing reports of risks of spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19), Indian Community Organisations (Apex bodies & Associate Organizations) are […]
Qatar temporarily suspends entry for travelers from 14 countries
Hamad International Airport (file photo) QNA Doha: Qatar’s Government Communications Office said Sunday that in addition to Qatar Airways’ announcement regarding flights to and from Italy, entry to Qatar is temporarily suspended for all those intending to travel from certain countries, as of March 9, 2020. The decision comes as a preventive measure due to […]
Cases of COVID-19 rise to 62: Kuwait
QNA/Kuwait The Kuwaiti Health Ministry announced Sunday that one new case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the last 24 hours, increasing the number of cases to 62 and one recovery. The Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad revealed in a press conference that all patients with coronavirus are receiving necessary medical care, pointing […]