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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to 16 countries due to Covid-19
Saudi Arabia has announced a fresh travel ban on citizens for 16 countries due to Covid-19 cases in those countries, The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) said on Saturday. The list of countries include: Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran,
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Biden to extend U.S. national emergency due to COVID-19 health risk
President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. national emergency declared in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended beyond March 1 due to the ongoing risk to public health posed by the coronavirus. Biden said the deaths of more
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UAE announces resumption of entry permits for those in vital sectors
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in coordination with National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Monday announced the resumption of issuance of entry permits to domestic workers and workers in government,
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COVID-19: Man damages Dubai flat used as quarantine facility
A Dubai salesman has been accused of damaging a flat used as home quarantine for COVID-19 patients. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard on
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COVID-19: Nearly 50% of kids under 10 years get flu in Dubai, says new study
Almost half of students suffering from flu in the UAE are less than 10 years old, a study conducted by the Dubai Health Authority showed. This was
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Expired UAE visit visa holders have only four days to leave the country without fines
Holders of UAE visit or tourist visas expired after March 1, 2020, have only four days to leave the country or change their status without
Read MoreCOVID-19: Flying out of UAE? These PCR tests are cheaper
People flying out from the UAE on certain airlines can now get their COVID-19 tests done at cheaper rates — thanks to the special packages offered by a healthcare group that has partnered with those airlines. At least three carriers —
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 612 new coronavirus cases
The UAE has confirmed 612 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 72,766. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and
Read MoreUAE reports 435 new COVID-19 cases
UAE reported 435 new coronavirus cases, one death and 113 recoveries on Wednesday. The numbers showed a sharp spike in comparison to the figures over the last month and the authorities had attributed the rise to social
Read MoreCOVID-19: UAE reports 330 cases of coronavirus
The UAE’s total coronavirus infections have jumped to 63,819 as another 330 people tested positive for the deadly virus in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday. One more patient has succumbed to
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