People heading to Kerala in a special flight. Pic: Indian Embassy in Qatar The Peninsula Online Doha: Indians who are going back from Qatar to Kerala in special flights don’t need to undergo Covid-19 tests like those from other countries. Kerala Chief Minister said in a press conference today that people from Qatar need to […]
Month: June 2020
Metrash2 allows for extension of all pre-entry permits
The Peninsula Online Doha: All pre-entry permits (visas) in Qatar can now be extended through Metrash2 app, said the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry said that these permits can be extended three days before the visa expiry date. MOI on its social media tweeted that “you can extend all pre-entry permits (visas) three days before […]
1097 Covid-19 cases in Qatar; 2 deaths and 1711 recoveries on June 17
A digital sign displaying COVID-19 information is pictured at the Mall of Qatar following its reopening in the capital Doha on June 15, 2020, as the country gradually lifts its Covid-19 lockdown. / AFP / KARIM JAAFAR The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today announced 1,097 confirmed new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), with 1,711 […]
Many Indian schools to take shorter summer break; online classes to continue
Representational picture used for reference only By Anisha Bijukumar / The Peninsula Online Doha: Following request from parents and schools, Ministry of Education and Higher Education has given its approval to Indian Schools in the country to modify their calendar, allowing for shorter summer break and extending their winter break in December. Birla Public School, […]
Plan ready to manage traffic during easing of restrictions: Official
Ramada signal. Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula The General Directorate of Traffic has developed an integrated plan for traffic patrols during the implementation of the first phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19. Captain Omar Mubarak Al Hajri, Patrols and Traffic Investigations Officer at the General […]
Qatar 2022 will unite the world: Al Thawadi
Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi “Education City Stadium sends a message of hope” QNA The Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi affirmed that the announcement of the completion of the Education City Stadium, the third stadium for the FIFA 2022 […]
Qatar ranked sixth internationally in economic performance in 2020
QNA Doha: Qatar achieved the sixth rank out of 63 countries, mostly high-income countries, in Economic Performance in 2020 in The World Competitiveness Yearbook 2020, which is published annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) located in Lausanne of Switzerland. Qatar ranked 14 internationally according to the results which confirm Qatar’s strong performance […]
Steroid drug hailed as “breakthrough” in Covid-19 as trial shows it saves lives
A pharmacist displays a box of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium * Results are breakthrough in treating severe Covid-19 cases * Drug is first so far shown to reduce patient death rates * Steroid dexamethasone already widely available and cheap * “It will save lives” scientists leading […]
Qatar reports 4 deaths and 1201 new Covid-19 cases on June 16
Photo by Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today announced 1,201 confirmed new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), with 1,780 people recovering in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 60,461 cases, in addition to recording 4 deaths The ministry explains that the […]
Low COVID-19 death rate in Qatar due to widespread testing and efficient patient management: Official
Dr Turki Al Ahbabi, Bariatric Medicine Specialist at HMC Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula The average length of hospital stay and the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is low in the country due to the efficient management of patients. They receive world-class care from experienced, highly-qualified medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals, said Dr […]