Health Health 2020-04-03 Saudi imposes 24-hour virus curfew in holy cities The interior ministry has announced a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina until further notice, increasing an earlier restriction. Health 2020-04-02 Iran warns of months of crisis as virus deaths reach 3,160 European nations delivered this week medical goods to Iran in the first transaction under the Instex mechanism as the number of COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the country. Health 2020-04-02 Iran's actions put Saudi citizens at risk, officials say Saudi officials accuse Iran of granting some Saudi citizens entry without stamping their passports, facilitating the spread of novel coronavirus. Health 2020-04-01 Saudi urges Muslims to defer hajj plans over virus The move comes as the kingdom works to limit the spread of COVID-19. It has so far recorded 1,563 coronavirus infections and 10 deaths. Health 2020-03-26 Lebanon takes preventive measures to fight COVID-19 in Syrian refugee camps The Lebanese government and international organisations are raising awareness and carrying out disinfection campaigns to prevent the spread of the virus. Health 2020-03-26 Warring sides in Yemen back calls for coronavirus ceasefire Yemen's broken healthcare system has not so far recorded a case of coronavirus but aid groups have warned that when it does hit, the impact will be catastrophic. Health 2020-03-25 Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons. Health 2020-03-24 Yemen schools close amid COVID-19 precautions The suspension of the education process is one of many measures the government is taking to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Health 2020-03-23 Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected vital help even as Iran becomes a greater threat to world health with its increasing number of infected and its ill-advised policies. Health 2020-03-23 IRGC contributed to COVID-19 spread: experts By transporting militiamen across the region through back channels, Iran may have accelerated the spread of coronavirus in the Middle East. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next
