Caretaker Minister of Health Hamad Hassan’s press office on Tuesday said that the minister had lodged a complaint, with the General Prosecutor’s Office of Cassation, against the directors of several public hospitals “over their procrastination equipping Covid-19 departments, especially intensive care beds, despite the financial contributions that have been made available to them for more...
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British Council announces Masarat Grants for Artists and Cultural Initiatives programme
The British Council today opened applications for Masarat Grants offering support to artists, creatives, artist groups and collectives, cultural practitioners and organisations working with local artists to submit creative proposals that respond to local and global challenges. The Masarat programme provides grants between 4,000 and 10,000 GBP to support local emerging artists in Iraq, Jordan,...
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Health Ministry: 3,144 new Covid-19 cases, 53 deaths
The Ministry of Public Health announced, on Monday that 3,144 new Coronavirus cases have been reported, thus raising the cumulative number of confirmed cases to-date to 255,956. It also indicated that 53 deaths have been registered during the past 24 hours.
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How All That Pandemic Hiking Is Benefitting Your Brain
The first time I went hiking, I thought I was going to die. OK, that’s an exaggeration. But before this outing near my home in upstate New York, I hadn’t given the particulars too much thought. To me, the word “hiking” inspired images of strolling along paved paths through the peaceful woods. Boy, was I...
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Health Ministry: 3,654 new Coronavirus cases, 40 deaths
The Ministry of Public Health announced, on Sunday, the registration of 3,654 new Coronavirus infections, thus raising the cumulative number of confirmed cases to-date to 252,812. It also indicated that 40 deaths were recorded during the past 24 hours.
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Italian doctor: No point in vaccinating the recovered
Rome – The Ministry of Health in Italy announced today that it recorded 475 deaths due to Coronavirus and 16,310 infected cases, compared to 477 deaths and 16,146 infections last Friday. Italy has recorded 81,800 deaths from the virus since its appearance last February, the second largest toll in Europe and the sixth in the...
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How to Get Better at Hiking Before You Hit the Trail
Thinking about hitting the mountains but not sure you’re ready? This guide walks you through how to get better at hiking before you step on the trail – from building basic strength and stamina, to breaking in your shoes, planning your route, and learning how to pace yourself so you enjoy the view instead of burning out halfway.
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18 Terrific Foods to Help Relieve Stress
If you’re feeling stressed, it’s only natural to seek relief. While occasional bouts of stress are difficult to avoid, chronic stress can take a serious toll on your physical and emotional health. In fact, it may increase your risk of conditions like heart disease and depression. Interestingly, certain foods and beverages may have stress-relieving qualities....
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Hassan signs final contract with Pfizer and other upcoming agreements to secure additional vaccines
The media office of the caretaker Minister of Public Health announced in a statement, that “Minister Hamad Hassan signed this morning the final contract with the Pfizer Company to secure more than two million and one hundred thousand vaccines that will arrive gradually starting from the beginning of February. “This contract is in addition to...
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Italy suspends flights from Brazil in response to new corona variant
Italy is suspending flights from Brazil, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said on Saturday, in response to a new coronavirus variant. Anyone who has transited Brazil in the last 14 days is also prohibited from entering Italy, he said on Facebook, while people arriving in Italy from Brazil will be required to take a test for...