News 19 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabian nurse dies after COVID-19 battle A nurse in Saudi Arabia has died after a battle with the new coronavirus, according to a ministry of health statement.Read the latest coronavirus updates in our dedicated section.Khaled Abdullah… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE’s 38,000 COVID-19 tests detect 873 new cases, total passes 25,000 The United Arab Emirates conducted an additional 38,000 coronavirus tests over the past 24 hours, which confirmed 873 new cases, raising the number of confirmed cases to 25,063, according to… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms 2,509 new cases, raising total to 59,854 Saudi Arabia has confirmed 2,509 new coronavirus cases after conducting 16,140 new tests over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 59,854 cases, according to the health ministry.Health Ministry… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE develops rapid laser technology for virus detection The United Arab Emirates has developed a rapid laser technology to detect the coronavirus as soon as it enters the blood cells, official WAM news agency reported on Tuesday.Read the… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Prayer with masks and no singing returns to synagogues in Italy, Germany After one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in Europe, Italian synagogues reopened this week under strict restrictions, while German Jews have been praying under similar limitations in some cities. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Children with COVID-19 may be less contagious than adults, UK experts say "It is unusual that children don't seem to play much of a role in transmission because for most respiratory viruses and bacteria they play a central role, but in this… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Israel advances 'travel bubble' with other Mediterranean countries Israel is in talks with Greece, Cyprus and a few other countries with low infection rates about creating travel corridors for resuming international flights. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Qatar Airways mandates full-body protective gear for flight attendants Passengers will also be required to wear masks per the Gulf carrier's new onboard safety measures as it looks to expand flights amid the crisis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Union Coop offers drive-thru shopping experience in Dubai The new service offers more than 130 basic food and non-food products.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Union Coop offers drive-thru shopping experience in Dubai Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2020 Press freedom activists condemn Iraqi-Kurdish authorities' arrest of journalists The Iraqi Kurdish authorities are attempting to 'stamp out news coverage that makes the government uncomfortable' by arresting reporters covering a protest, says the Committee to Protect Journalists.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
