COVID-19 Archives

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World Cup fans don’t need Covid-19 vaccine to enter Qatar, but testing mandatory

Face masks will only be required on public transportation; Vaccination is not a requirement. Football fans attending the much-awaited World Cup in Qatar will have to present a negative Covid-19…

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German chancellor tests positive for Covid-19 following Gulf tour

The German chancellor made his way to the Gulf region in a bid to secure LNG deals for his country that is looking to abandon Russian energy. German Chancellor Olaf…

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US approves updated Pfizer, Moderna booster shots to target new variant

The new doses are expected to roll out in the United States in the upcoming weeks, but it is still unclear when will they reach Qatar. New versions of the…

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Qatar scraps travel red list, mask mandate in latest Covid-19 update

Here’s all you need to know about the Gulf nation’s latest Covid-19 travel updates. Following weeks of a steady decrease in Covid-19 cases, Qatar’s health authorities have released a new…

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Moderna sues Pfizer for ‘copying’ vaccine technology

The case could take years to resolve. Moderna is suing its rival Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for allegedly copying its mRNA technology that the company said it developed…

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Qatar’s average Covid-19 cases dip after weeks-long surge

Covid-19 cases witnessed a slight decrease after weeks of implementing a mandatory mask mandate. Qatar’s weekly reported Covid-19 numbers have dropped below the 650 mark for the first time this month,…

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Qatar records 762 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hour period

The world has been witnessing another rise in daily Covid-19 infections as more countries ease pandemic-related restrictions. Qatar recorded 762 Covid-19 cases on Saturday, showing a slight dip in daily…

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Aviation sector will face disruption for years: Qatar Airways CEO

Despite the pandemic and supply chain problems, Qatar Airways reported a rare industry profit of $1.5 billion over the past fiscal year. The aviation industry will experience disruption for years…

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Qatar’s daily Covid-19 cases surpass 1,000 in last 24 hours

Covid-19 cases in Qatar have continued to increase. Qatar has reported more than 1,000 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to new statistics by the health ministry. The…

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