Middle East Experience

The government learned early on about the outbreak—but, from a combination of cynicism and ideology, decided not to do anything about it..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Untold Story of How Iran Botched the Coronavirus Pandemic

The most populated Arab country has already 366 confirmed cases and 21 fatalities, including two senior military officers..
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Full Article: Egypt announces two-week nightly curfew to slow coronavirus spread

France appealed on Tuesday to workers laid off by the coronavirus crisis to help….
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Full Article: France eyes

Netanyahu, Merkel discuss cooperation on coronavirus response;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Germany, Israel help bring each other’s citizens home

Infectious disease specialist says percentage of Israelis infected with coronavirus is growing.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: '1 mil. Israelis with coronavirus is conservative,' disease expert says

Because MDA has its own system, they’ve been able to design it to meet their specific needs – or, more importantly, the emergency medical needs of the Israeli people.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A U.S.-Style 911 System in Israel is Not the Answer

There are 1,656 Israelis with the virus as of Tuesday morning.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus: Third Israeli dies of COVID-19

Over the Purim holiday synagogue services and parties were held in the neighborhood. After the fact, it turned out that one of the participants, had been stricken by the coronavirus.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: At least 25% of Efrat quarantined due to coronavirus

The Central Bank of Egypt is taking steps to protect the country's economy as it weathers the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt seeks economic haven from coronavirus threat

Kuwait confirmed four new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 195, a health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Earlier in the day, Health Minister Dr. Basel al-Saba said a total of 43 people have recovered from the deadly virus in Kuwait.A total of 717 have been discharged from quarantine. The spokesman said the quarantine requirement is a precautionary measure and doesn’t necessarily mean a person was infected and has recovered. It means they are not currently infected and are no longer a suspected case.Testing and preventative measuresKuwait has administered over 17,000 tests and implemented several precautionary measures to help slow the spread of the new deadly virus.The country enacted an 11-hour curfew on Saturday aimed at limiting public gatherings. The National Guard was ordered to assist the Ministry of Interior in enforcing the curfew. Work in government and private companies was also halted till March 26 but was then extended for another two weeks.Kuwait extended the suspension of schools and universities till August 4. Earlier this month, flights to and from the country were suspended until further notice.Read more: Coronavirus in Kuwait: Three years in jail, 10,000 KD fine for breaching curfewKuwait implements 11-hour curfew until further notice
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Full Article: Coronavirus: Kuwait health ministry records 195 cases