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More than 70 percent of Saudi Arabia’s confirmed coronavirus cases have recovered so far as a result of the Kingdom’s treatment protocols, the health minister told Al Arabiya on Saturday.“We have treatment protocols developed by Saudi experts,” Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah said. “These protocols are continuously updated with any new global developments related to treatments and procedures.”Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The health minister also said the death toll in the Kingdom has remained low compared to other G20 countries. Despite it having the highest number of cases in the GCC, 480 people out of a total 83,384 have died due to COVID-19 complications in Saudi Arabia. The low number of fatalities has kept the death rate at less than 0.6 percent. Meanwhile, 58,883 people have recovered so far.Other G20 global leaders such as the United States and the United Kingdom have struggled to manage the pandemic, based on their numbers. The US has so far confirmed over 1.7 million cases and 102,856 fatalities while the UK confirmed 272,615 cases and 38,243 deaths.In addition to the treatment protocols, Saudi Arabia implemented strict measures in order to slow the spread of the virus when it still had very few confirmed cases, shutting down domestic and international travel, closing businesses, and eventually imposing 24-hour curfews on all major cities.The Kingdom recently began lifting restrictions including allowing movement for residents within the country and travel between its provinces. More shops, including wholesale, retail and malls, have also been allowed to reopen, as long as all precautionary measures are adhered to.The health minister confirmed to Al Arabiya that Saudi Arabia does not plan to return to lockdowns and further restrictions, however, this depends largely on society’s knowledge and compliance with precautionary measures in order to resume lifting restrictions.“We are in the same boat,” al-Rabiah said. “If we all comply, then we will make it to safety. [Whoever doesn’t comply] will take us back [to restrictions].”The health minister said Saudi Arabia continues to pursue the best available treatments, and if a vaccine become available, the Kingdom will strive to provide it as soon as possible.Read more:Saudi Arabia records 1,618 new cases, 1,870 recoveriesSaudi Arabia sets guidelines for malls, industrial sector, as it reopensSaudi Arabia allows outdoor exercise, internal travel as lockdown eases
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: More than 70 pct of Saudi Arabia's coronavirus cases have recovered: Minister

Regular masks muffle words, obscure facial expressions, and make it impossible for the deaf and hard of hearing to read lips.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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The study analyzed individuals who lived over the course of a significant period of time, over 1,500 years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Dozens of members of the Igbo Jewish community participated in the seminar, which focused on Jewish belief and practice, religious items and other guidance and support.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Oman has reported its highest ever rise in daily coronavirus cases, with 1,104 new cases over 24 hours, bringing the total to 11,437.Of the 1,104 new cases, 371 were Omani citizens and 643 non-Omanis, according to the Ministry of Health.The death toll in the sultanate is now 47. There have been 2,396 recoveries.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The country has experienced a growing rise in cases over the last few days, crossing the 10,000 mark on Saturday.Omani authorities lifted the lockdown imposed on the capital Muscat on May 29.Read more:Coronavirus: Oman cases surpass 10,000 with 603 new infectionsCoronavirus: Oman to end Muscat lockdown on May 29Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 deaths approach 500 as 1,618 new cases recorded
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Oman reports steep rise of 1,104 new cases, highest ever

Egypt announced an international alliance that includes Greece, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates and France to confront Turkish provocative moves in Libya and the Mediterranean.
Source: Al Monitor
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The United Arab Emirates detected on Sunday 661 new coronavirus cases after conducting over 37,000 tests, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 34,557, the Ministry of Health announced.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The total number of recoveries in the country rose to 17,932 after 386 people recovered from the virus on Sunday, the government said.Two people died on Sunday due to complications from the coronavirus, the government added. This brings the virus-related death toll in the country to 264.Health ministry spokeswoman Dr. Farida al-Hosani on Saturday urged the public to continue to adhere to precautionary measures as they enter a new stage.“We are living through a new stage that requires us to adopt a new lifestyle based on adherence to precautionary measures and following medical advice to limit the chances of COVID-19 infection,” al-Hosani said.“This can be done through practicing social distancing, regular sterilization, wearing face masks when leaving the home. This stage also requires increased caution among high risk groups, especially those suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, asthma and respiratory and heart diseases.”The UAE last week announced that movement in Dubai will be restricted from the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and from 10 p.m. 6 a.m. in other emirates.Read more:Coronavirus pandemic is far from over, we need to adopt new lifestyle: UAE officialDubai to reopen gyms, cinemas, resume economic activities starting May 27
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE detects 661 new cases after conducting over 37,000 tests

Kuwait reported 851 new infections of the coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 27,043, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The virus-related deaths in the country on Sunday reached 212 after seven people died, according to the ministry.The newly reported cases include 297 Kuwaitis, 165 Indians, 86 Bangladeshis, and 129 Egyptians and people of other nationalities.Meanwhile, the ministry conducted 3,349 swab tests in the past 24 hours as the country ramps up its efforts to contain the outbreak.The government last week announced that it would not be extending the 24-hour curfew beyond May 30.A partial 12-hour curfew from the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. began today, and is the first phase of a plan designed for the gradual return to “normalcy.”Read more:Kuwait will not extend 24-hour curfewKuwait imposes 12-hour curfew from May 30, begins return to ‘normalcy’
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Kuwait reports 851 new coronavirus infections as death toll climbs to 212

Saudi Arabia detected 1,877 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 85,261, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The highest number of cases was reported in Jeddah, where 586 cases were detected. The capital Riyadh recorded 504 new cases, while the other cases were confirmed in other cities and provinces around Saudi Arabia.Twenty-three people died of the virus in the country, which brings the virus-related death toll to 503.Meanwhile, 3,559 people recovered from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours. This raises the total number of recoveries in the country to 62,442.Saudi Arabia’s health minister Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah on Saturday said that more than 70 percent of the cases in the Kingdom have recoered so far as a result of the country’s treatment protocols“We have treatment protocols developed by Saudi experts,” al-Rabiah said.“These protocols are continuously updated with any new global developments related to treatments and procedures,” he added.Read more:Watch: Saudi Arabia’s mosques reopen after two months as coronavirus rules easeMore than 70 pct of Saudi Arabia's coronavirus cases have recovered: MinisterCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia allows gatherings, family visits of 50 people, sets fines
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia detects 1,877 new cases, raising total to 85,261

Movement to and from the UAE’s capital city Abu Dhabi and its cities will be restricted starting from June 2 for a week as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on Sunday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.“Abu Dhabi Emergency and Crisis Committee for the Covid-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Police and DOH, have announced a ban on movement entering & exiting the emirate and between its regions (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, & Al Dhafrah) starting from Tuesday 2 June, for 1 week,” the capital’s media office tweeted.The ban on movement includes residents and citizens, according to Abu Dhabi Media Office.However, employees working in vital sectors, patients with chronic illnesses who want to visit hospitals, and the those transporting necessary goods are exempt.The UAE last week announced that it would be adjusting its nightly curfew starting from May 30, and will restrict movement from the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.During that time, authorities will be conducting the national disinfection program to help prevent the virus from spreading.Food outlets, cooperatives, grocery stores, supermarkets and pharmacies are permitted to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.“From Saturday 30 May, National Sterilization Program timings in Abu Dhabi will run from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. across all residential areas, industrial zones and workers’ accommodation,” the emirate’s media office said.Read more:Coronavirus: Resuming economic activities in the UAE is ‘necessary’, says Dubai RulerDubai’s Emirates airline plans to cut staff amid coronavirus crisis
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE bans movement in, out of Abu Dhabi