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UN Aid Chief Says Syrian Virus Cases Are ‘Tip Of Iceberg'

UN chief says ‘all efforts to prevent, detect, respond to virus are impeded by Syria’s fragile health system,’ noting that only around half the country’s hospitals, care facilities were fully functional

Coronavirus Outbreak Could Kill Over 10,000 People In Iran

Health ministry spokesman says another 117 people have died from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours and 3,186 new cases have been confirmed, raising the total to more than 41,000

Drop In China's New Virus Cases, None In Wuhan For Sixth Day

The city of Wuhan, at centre of the outbreak, reported no new cases for a sixth day, as businesses reopened and residents set about reclaiming a more normal life after a lockdown for almost two months

Global Lockdown Widens As Coronavirus Deaths Mount

Prince Charles ends isolation period; UK to spend £75m getting stranded citizens home; Spain announces 812 deaths in 24 hours, slight drop; Moscow begins lockdown during tougher push to curb coronavirus

UAE Floats Plan To Ensure Private Sector Stability

Expo 2020 postponement being considered; UAE reports 41 new cases, 3 recoveries, 2 deaths; new test centres soon across the UAE; Saudi will pay for victims’ treatment; 812 fatalities in Italy over 24 hours.

UAE To Harness Research In Combating Coronavirus

Mohamed Bin Zayed instructs DoH to launch drive-through “COVID-19” test centres across UAE; Abu Dhabi Police emphasise solidarity with NYPD

UAE lays down list of fines for violators of coronavirus rules

Resolution stipulates 15 fines starting from Dhs1,000 for failing to wear medical masks indoors by individuals suffering from chronic diseases, or showing cold and flu symptoms

Trudeau's wife recovers from coronavirus

Trudeau’s wife recovers from coronavirus

Spain toughens restrictions as coronavirus death toll surges

Italian authorities said they would extend a month-long lockdown to stem coronavirus, as the number of deaths in the country reached 10,779

Sharjah extends suspension of activities until end of April

AD CP, Pope discuss coronavirus; UAE reports 102 new cases, one death; businessman donates building for quarantine in Dubai; Dubai Police launch ‘Secure Together’ for elderly; US deaths could reach 200,000, says expert.

Mohamed, Pope discuss coronavirus spread

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also reviewed the global fight against COVID-19 in a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday

US indicts Maduro for ‘narco-terrorism'

Washington: The United States indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and several top aides on Thursday for “narco-terrorism” and offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture.

UAE launches remote work system from tomorrow

Mohamed Bin Zayed, Modi review global fight against virus; 72 new cases reported in UAE; 30% of private entities’ workforce allowed to be physically present in office; Shah Rukh Khan urges UAE residents to stay at home.

Sports world comes together, raises funds to fight COVID-19

Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs50 lakhs to fight the pandemic. His donation is so far the biggest contribution among India’s leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment to fight the outbreak

Singer Taylor Swift surprises some fans with cash donations

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

Make earth as safe as home: Official

ABU DHABI: In a statement made on Friday to mark the ‘Earth Hour’, Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, DoE, said the event is growing in significance worldwide and has become a symbol of unified global action to preserve nature.

Dubai disinfection drive gathers momentum

Advanced tools and devices with international specifications are used to ensure highest levels of sterilisation

#GreaterThanCorona campaign calls for unity

Aims to create social platforms which will relay authenticated messages, communiques and important updates on constantly changing status of COVID-19

Europe's Health Systems Under Strain; Spain Deaths Pass 4,000

Watching patients die alone is killing all of us inside, says nurse; UK orders 10,000 ventilators; Swiss virus cases top 10,000, with 161 deaths; Germany ramps up virus tests to 500,000 a week

Iran Imposes Intercity Travel Ban; Coronavirus Kills 154 More

Death toll mounts to 2,234; 10,457 of those infected have recovered and been discharged from hospitals: Ministry; violators face legal action as Rouhani vows to contain virus in 2 weeks

Public Transport To Be Suspended, Taxis Excluded

The Sterilisation Programme will be conducted from 8pm to 6am from today (Thursday) to Sunday morning. The last round of sterilisation operations will end at 6am on Sunday, 29 March

UAE Launches Disinfection Campaign, Curbs Transport

Sterilisation campaign to take place till Sunday; NMC limits staff presence at media offices to 30%; residence visas to be renewed automatically for labourers; banks told to replenish ATMs with new notes; India extends ban on flights.

US Firms Enter Into Production Of Ventilators And Respirators

Ford joined hands with GE and 3M Co by taking heed of US President’s call for the automakers to produce health equipment

Wimbledon Could Be Cancelled Over Covid-19

Richard Lewis expects the call will be made at the emergency summit as pressure is growing on the All England Club to make a decision over showpiece event, which is set to start on June 29

Aid-Deprived, Under-equipped, NE Syria Faces Virus Threat

Deprived of cross-border aid and already low on medical supplies, northeast Syria is grappling with the threat of a virus outbreak that aid groups and officials fear could ravage the region

Ministry Initiates Moves To Check Coronavirus

Dubai: The Ministry of Community Development has announced ‘precedent services’ and Digital Systems for its customers.

National Ambulance Affirms Full Readiness

ABU DHABI: In partnership with all competent authorities and in line with the directives of the UAE leadership, the National Ambulance has confirmed its full readiness to address the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

TBHF School In Palestine Serves As A Makeshift Quarantine Centre

School for hearing impaired established by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) opens its doors to those gripped by and suspected of having the COVID-19 virus

Thailand Approves $3.6 Billion Stimulus To Ease Virus Impact

Even before the outbreak, Southeast Asia’s second largest economy was hit by bad exports and weak investment

Water, Electricity Charges Cut By 20% For 3 Months

85 new cases, 7 recover in UAE; Saudi seals Riyadh, Makkah and Madinah; 1.3 billion witness lockdown in India; 64 referred to prosecution for violating the law on communicable diseases in the UAE; Russia reports first deaths.