Medical workers in protective suits are pictured at University Clinical Center of Kosovo in Pristina, Kosovo, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Laura Hasani By Jeyhun Aliyev | Anadolu ANKARA: The number of global coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million on Wednesday, according to a running tally by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University. The data showed the number of deaths […]
Year: 2020
Qatar reports 283 new Covid19 cases on April 15; 33 recoveries
The Peninsula Online The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 283 confirmed new cases of COVID-19 and the recovery of 33 patients, bringing the total number of recovered patients in the State of Qatar to 406. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now stands at 3711 and […]
HMC calls for blood donation to maintain supply for Ramadan
The Peninsula Online Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has urged eligible and healthy individuals to volunteer for blood donation to maintain a sufficient supply during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. “Donating is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give or receive blood,” HMC has said. Voluntary blood donors can visit the Blood […]
Dental services at HMC limited to emergency care for adults
The Peninsula In compliance with the directive of the Ministry of Public Health to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all routine appointments at Hamad Dental Center are cancelled. The services in the department are limited to urgent and emergency visits only during this period of the pandemic, said Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), yesterday. To be […]
Traffic Dept distributes masks and gloves, raises public awareness
Traffic Department officials and volunteers distributing masks and gloves to motorists. Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula To limit the spread of coronavirus, the General Directorate of Traffic yesterday distributed masks and gloves to motorists and made them aware of the recommendations of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management. The initiative was launched from the Corniche in […]
Moody’s assigns Aa3 rating to Qatar; outlook stable
FILE PHOTO: Reuters By Satish Kanady/The Peninsula Moody’s Investors Service has rated Qatar Aa3 with a Stable Outlook, reaffirming the resilience of Qatari economy in the face of crisis. Qatar’s credit profile reflects the government’s strong balance sheet, vast hydrocarbon reserves and exceptionally high per capita income. These factors provide significant shock-absorption capacity and mitigate […]
39 people recover today; 197 new Covid-19 cases reported in Qatar
The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Public Health announces the registration of 197 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) today (April 14), and the recovery of 39 cases of the disease, bringing the total recovery cases in the State of Qatar to 373 cases. The new cases are due to people having been in contact with […]
India extends ban on domestic and international flights
British nationals queue up outside a departures terminal before boarding a special British Airways flight during Indian government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on April 13, 2020. / AFP / SAM PANTHAKY IANS New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Action taken against contracting company for violating labour work place rules
FILE PHOTO for representation only. Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Following an inspection by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, a contracting company in Al Waab area behind Qatar Decoration has been found to have violated with its decision to reduce the number of workers transported by bus […]
Ministry of Public Health increases precautionary measures in workplaces
QNA The Ministry of Public Health has intensified precautionary and preventive measures in workplaces in regard to COVID-19. The Ministry has issued instructions to employers and employees in several languages to maintain a safe working environment. Dr Asmaa Al Nuaimi, NHS National Lead for Healthy and Safe Employees, said that the guidelines specify for the […]