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Minister Hails UAE's Efforts In Fight Against Virus Pandemic

‘The UAE has exerted exceptional efforts to absorb the implications of this pandemic and is now examining future opportunities to advance the healthcare system into the post COVID-19 period,’ says Al Owais

Indian Film Star Surprises Frontline ‘Superheroes'

Ahead of International Nurses Day, Indian superstar Mohanlal made surprise calls to nurses in the UAE to express his gratitude for their selfless services during the pandemic

Tamil Nadu Takes Third Place In Covid-19 Infections

Officials said the increase is due to targeted testing. State government has listed 34 kinds of businesses that are allowed to operate in non-containment zones with conditions like social distancing.

Students Return To School As Australia Eases Virus Curbs

NSW premier says it is a huge relief for the state government because we know how important it is for students to receive that face to face teaching; Victoria relaxes shutdown as virus spread slows

VP Calls For Speedy Recovery Post-Coronavirus Pandemic

‘We have been endowed with a brother, friend and leader, Mohamed Bin Zayed. This crisis has demonstrated your great character in front of everyone, both friends and enemies. You are the pride of all of us’

Obama Calls Trump's Virus Handling ‘Chaotic Disaster'

Ex-president says fighting crisis with ‘what’s in it for me’ and ‘to heck with everybody else’ mindset resulted in anaemic response; Obama slams dropping charges against Flynn.

Global Coronavirus Cases Rise Above Four Million

Despite the intense political pressure to reopen, nations are also keen to avoid second waves of infections that could overwhelm healthcare systems, with reminders over the weekend of the threat posed by virus

Ministry Announces 781 New Coronavirus Cases, 13 Deaths

MoHAP calls upon the public to adhere to health guidelines and instructions from the relevant authorities, especially those related to physical distancing, for the sake of the health and safety of all.

UAE Conducts 25,573 Covid-19 Tests, Reveals 546 New Cases

‘30 of the new cases infected with COVID-19 belong to 2 families who broke social distancing and held a family gathering that got them infected. The cases include a 2-month-old infant and a number of elderly people’

PM To Hold Meeting With CMs, Lockdown Extension Likely

Sources with information on developments said lockdown will indeed go into a fourth phase as pandemic is far from over. However, there will be easing to restart economic activities.

UAE Authorities Discuss Post-Covid-19 Strategy

Three-day meet to analyse the situation and to produce applicable solutions; UAE reports 781 new cases, 13 deaths; India to resume limited train services; over 1,500 die of virus in US.

9 High-Risk Industrial Facilities Approved In Q1, Says Added

The report, which covers the first three months of 2020, reveals that 61 serious occupational incidents in the industrial sector were reported to the HSE Division

Ministry Announces 624 New Coronavirus Cases, 11 Deaths

‘The number of currently infected cases of COVID-19 who are undergoing treatment is 12,937 cases. We wish all full and speedy recovery,’ said Dr Amna Al Shamsi

Pakistanis Crowd Markets As Virus Lockdown Eases

Schools will remain closed, no plan to restart public transport, domestic flights; UAE reports 624 new cases, 11 deaths; 88-member Indian medical team arrives in UAE to fight COVID-19.

The Pandemic Has Forced Us To Recraft Education: Official

Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, President & CEO, HCT, believes that education will follow a new ‘hybrid’ path, combining the conventional on-campus education with digital learning tools

Virus Exposed ‘Shortcomings' In China's Healthcare System

Official makes a rare admission saying that the healthcare system had not been adequately prepared, which had left holes in China’s response; China willing to help N.Korea in fight against virus: Xi

Knowledge Without Borders hosts storytelling sessions

The virtual series has been designed to engage homebound children in an activity that will bring them joy, especially in times of distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic

We'll fight virus together, UAE reassures OIC, Arabs

UAE reports 553 new cases, 9 deaths; grant sick leave to COVID-19 cases, UAE employers told; Kuwait imposes 20-day ‘total curfew;’ Russia registers 10,000 new cases.

UFC returns with Ferguson eyeing ‘real' lightweight title

Former collegiate wrestler Tony Ferguson, coming into the bout on a 12-fight win streak, was supposed to fight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Brooklyn on April 18 but that was postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak

Some White House staff to wear masks, says Trump

Trump’s personal valet had tested positive; president says ‘not sure we even have a choice’ on reopening states; US denies plot in Venezuela, says would use ‘invasion’

Global stock markets rally on signs of improving US-China relations

Customers wearing protective masks wait for their turn to be served at Milan’s Bonola market, Italy

India Sees 10,000 Coronavirus Infection Cases In Just Four Days

While it took India nearly a month and a half to discover the first 10,000 cases, the journey from 40,000 to 50,000 cases has taken just four days. India stands 14th in COVID-19 cases globally

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Critical In Fight Against COVID-19

Experts analysed the impact of COVID-19 on various spheres of human life during an E-Discussion organised by Trends Research & Advisory

Ex-Spy Chief Becomes Iraq PM Amid Fiscal, Virus Crises

The nomination of 53-year-old Kadhemi followed weeks of lobbying by deeply divided political parties, including those close to neighbouring Iran who had been wary of his ties to the US

India Begins Repatriation With 2 Flights From UAE

First flights destined for Kerala; UAE reports 502 new cases, 8 deaths; Russia registers 11,000 new cases in a day; UN appeals for $4.7b more to fight virus pandemic.

1st Flight To Land In Kerala Today As Evacuation Begins

AD CP thanks VP for his effort; 546 new cases, 11 deaths in UAE; Indian civil aviation ministry’s website crashes; Pakistan to ease curbs from May 9; passengers will have to pay for quarantine, if necessary.

Trump Shelves Detailed Guide To Reopen Country

Administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by a top disease investigators’ panel meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places

UAE Conducts 1.3m Virus Tests; Workers' Well-Being Paramount

The number of people who recovered from the virus doubled in the past two weeks, jumping from 1,443 on April 21, 2020 to 3,153 on May 5, 2020

Pompeo Has No Evidence About Virus Lab Leak: China

“I think this matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends,” says Chinese foreign ministry. Students in Wuhan return to school

Selena Gomez Cooks Up Summer Series For Upcoming HBO Max

Selena Gomez will put her quarantine cooking skills on display in a 10-episode series for the upcoming streaming service HBO Max.