The Peninsula Online Doha: FAHES Centers will resume its normal operations for vehicle inspections in coordination with the Traffic Department starting next month. All centers except the one at Industrial area will begin inspection on August 9. It also clarified that the exemption from physical inspection of vehicles will stop effective August 1. The vehicles […]
Month: July 2020
Qatar reports one death, 393 Covid-19 cases and 409 recoveries on July 21
The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today recorded 393 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 409 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 104191. The Ministry also announced one death due to Covid-19. Ministry announced the death of an individual aged […]
First batch of HMC medical professionals from India to reach Qatar on Wednesday
Representational Picture The Peninsula Doha: First batch of Hamad Medical Corporation medical professionals, who are stuck in India due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will reach Doha on Wednesday in a special flight. Around 170 people, including doctors, nurses and their families, are expected to travel in the Indigo flight, which will leave Kochi on Wednesday […]
MoI reminder on National Address registration as deadline nears
MoI reminder on National Address registration as deadline nears * National Address has to be registered by July 26 With less than a week left for the deadline, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reminded people in Qatar to register their National Address by July 26. “We remind citizens, expatriates, and legal persons (in accordance […]
MoPH launches survey on behavioral changes following Covid-19 pandemic
QNA Doha – The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy launched a survey aimed at evaluating COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices. The survey targets Qatari nationals and residents to address their knowledge, compliance, and perceived challenges related to five key areas, namely; physical distancing, self-isolation, wearing masks, handwashing and […]
Qatar reports 2 deaths and 389 cases on July 20
The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today recorded 389 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 405 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 103782. The Ministry also announced two deaths due to Covid-19. Ministry announced the death of two individuals aged 70 and 71 […]
Ministry calls for compliance with all safety requirements at sea and swimming pools
Photo credit: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula QNA Doha: The Ministry of Interior called on all citizens and residents to follow all safety procedures and measures when going to the sea or swimming pools in order to avoid any unfortunate accidents. The ministry said that its competent departments are making great efforts to provide protection […]
India reports record daily spike of 40,000 virus cases
Medical volunteers wearing protective gear checks a thermometer gun scanner during medical screening of residents for the Covid-19, at a residential area in Mumbai Dpa/New Delhi India has registered 40,425 new coronavirus cases and 681 deaths in a fresh single-day record jump in the country, government data released Monday showed. The new cases put the […]
Afghan all-girls robotics team designs low-cost ventilator to treat coronavirus patients
Members of an Afghan all-female robotics team work on an open-source and low-cost ventilator, during the coronavirus disease outbreak in Herat Province, Afghanistan Reuters/Herat In the eastern Afghan city of Herat, 18-year-old high school student Somaya Faruqi adjusts a suction cap as she puts the finishing touches before unveiling a low-cost, lightweight ventilator created by […]
Municipalities announce intensive preparations for Eid Al-Adha
QNA Doha: Municipalities announced their intensive preparations for Eid Al Adha through action plans prepared by the Municipal Control Department and the Department of Services Affairs, which included intensifying inspection campaigns on food facilities along with sterilizing, disinfecting and equipping public parks to receive visitors. A statement issued by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment […]