Health Health 2020-04-15 74 million in Arab world lack hand-washing facility: UN More than 14 million people in Yemen and 9.9 million in Egypt lack a sink or soap at home, putting them at greater risk of infection, UN says. Health 2020-04-15 Bahrain turns car park into ICU for virus patients In a precautionary step, the Gulf country has established a temporary unit with 130 beds to treat patients infected with the COVID-19 respiratory disease. Health 2020-04-14 Coronavirus compounds woes of Lebanon's poverty-stricken Tripoli Many of the city's impoverished residents find themselves forced to break the rules of quarantine in search of daily sustenance. Health 2020-04-14 Hadramaut opens coronavirus isolation centre The 150-bed facility includes 10 intensive care beds and 10 ventilators and will be staffed by 150 health workers who have received training. Health 2020-04-13 Yemen approves funds to confront coronavirus The government has approved additional support for the health sector after the first case of coronavirus was recorded in Hadramaut. Health 2020-04-10 Yemen reports first coronavirus case, as Houthis dismiss ceasefire The first coronavirus case has been reported in Hadramaut province, as the Houthis dismiss Arab coalition truce that aims to fight its spread. Health 2020-04-08 Virus pandemic deals heavy blow to Egypt's working poor For many who were already struggling, meagre incomes have vanished since a curfew was imposed on March 24th to stem the spread of the virus. Health 2020-04-06 Jordan deploys drones in coronavirus response The kingdom joins other countries in the region in harnessing technology to fight the virus, as Lebanon begins to repatriate its nationals. Health 2020-04-06 Egypt Copts suspend Holy Week services over virus The suspension of pre-Easter services comes as the country increases its measures to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic. Health 2020-04-03 Yemen's Hadramaut begins coronavirus curfew Medical teams and personnel are exempted from the curfew, which bans the movement of people and vehicles in the southern province. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next
