2020-04-17
Yemen cannot fight a war and a health crisis at the same time, UN envoy says, as government works to put new health measures in place.
2020-04-16
A report published by parliament said the real death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak is estimated to be as much as 80% more than announced by the government.
2020-04-15
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.
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.
2020-04-14
Many of the city's impoverished residents find themselves forced to break the rules of quarantine in search of daily sustenance.
The 150-bed facility includes 10 intensive care beds and 10 ventilators and will be staffed by 150 health workers who have received training.
2020-04-13
The government has approved additional support for the health sector after the first case of coronavirus was recorded in Hadramaut.
2020-04-10
The first coronavirus case has been reported in Hadramaut province, as the Houthis dismiss Arab coalition truce that aims to fight its spread.
2020-04-08
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.
2020-04-06
The kingdom joins other countries in the region in harnessing technology to fight the virus, as Lebanon begins to repatriate its nationals.