The global coronavirus death toll could reach 3.3 million by January 2021 if governments ease restrictions on social distancing and gatherings, researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have predicted. For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Using official data from countries around the world, the IHME were able to determine what the worldwide COVID-19 death toll would be, depending on how different scenarios play out. If at least 95 percent of the world’s population starts wearing a mask from this week, the death toll could drop to 1.8 million, the researchers found.However, if current trends continue – where some countries mandate face masks and other strict regulations, while dozens of others do not – then the total number of deaths could reach 2.5 million. The coronavirus pandemic is also likely to cause deaths that will not be included in governments’ official tally, the researchers said. They said that this will be the result of people around the world continuing to avoid going to clinics and hospitals and mortality rates from other diseases increasing as health care facilities struggle to keep up.More than one million people around the world have died from to the novel coronavirus so far, a grim milestone that United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres referred to as a “mind-numbing figure.”According to an epidemiologist at the IHME, the number could have been reduced if COVID-19 countermeasures were followed.Read more:Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia detects 390 new infections, 511 recoveries in 24 hoursCoronavirus: UAE records over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as infections rapidly riseCoronavirus: India records over 75,000 new cases, highest daily tally globally
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: About 3.3 mln people could die by 2021 if restrictions ease, says study
US, Iran officials visit Kuwait after death of emir
Sheikh Nawaf succeeded his half-brother, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad….
Source: Albawaba
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The Round Up | 4 Oct 2020 – Doha News
Top stories on The Round Up in Qatar today: 🤝 Doha chairs signing of Sudan peace deal 🚑 Thousands tested in AFC Champions League 🎨 Qatari artist collabs with Paris studio 🏇 Qatari-owned horses make winning strides in Paris Want more from Doha News? Website: www.dohanews.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dohanews Twitter: https://twitter.com/dohanews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dohanews/..
Source: Albawaba
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New committee to oversee government entities in Dubai
The decree supports the government in achieving strategic objectives..
Source: Albawaba
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Lance Armstrong sprints against donor fatigue in bike tour for Beirut blast victims
Two months to the day since the Aug. 4 port blast ravaged almost half of Beirut, cycling icon Lance Armstrong rode Sunday through the capital’s streets in a push to keep Beirut's rehabilitation in the spotlight..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lance Armstrong sprints against donor fatigue in bike tour for Beirut blast victims
Yemenis return home after 'mercy flight' to Jordan
The UN organised two evacuation flights to Amman in February, the first carrying seven children and the second with 24 other patients..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemenis return home after 'mercy flight' to Jordan
Around 200 Thai workers leave for Israel as coronavirus 'eases'
The sending of expats to work on Israeli farms follows the labor cooperation partnership Thailand and Israel have established since 2010.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Around 200 Thai workers leave for Israel as coronavirus 'eases'
German police arrest suspect after assault near synagogue in Hamburg
The 29-year-old victim suffered serious head injuries after the suspect assaulted him with a shovel, German media reported.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: German police arrest suspect after assault near synagogue in Hamburg
Will rekindled negotiations between Israel and Lebanon weaken Hezbollah?
The talks between the two countries, which have no diplomatic ties and are technically in a state of ongoing war, will be mediated by the US and hosted by the United Nations.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will rekindled negotiations between Israel and Lebanon weaken Hezbollah?
Kanievsky always put Torah study before regulations
Kanievsky has from the onset placed an emphasis on keeping ultra-Orthodox educational institutions open and allowing communal prayer to continue over combatting the public health crisis.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Kanievsky always put Torah study before regulations