Number of daily emergency calls double amid Covid-19 concerns
Health officials say more people are calling for emergency help amid a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases in Qatar. The number of calls for help and enquiries in Qatar have…
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How to protect yourself against ‘the more deadly’ UK strain
All viruses evolve over time. As viruses replicate, they often change slightly, and these changes are referred to as “mutations”. A virus that has one or more mutations is a…
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Russia approves world’s first Covid-19 vaccines for pets
The vaccine trial comes after four reports of pet infections within the same week in both Italy and Mexico. Russia’s state veterinary service is now the world’s first ever regulator…
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Qatar’s private health centres to halt non-urgent services
The Cabinet fell short of imposing further restrictions during a meeting on Wednesday. Qatar’s Cabinet announced all non-urgent medical services at private health facilities will no longer operate as normal…
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Five mental health apps to help clear your mind
Better mindset, better heart: start your mental health journey with these 5 amazing apps. With more restrictions and a worrying number of Covid-19 cases on the rise, life can be…
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Eligibility age lowered to 40 as vaccination drive gains speed
The previous vaccine eligibility was for those aged 50 and above. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health [MOPH] lowered the age threshold for Covid-19 vaccines to 40 on Tuesday. The health…
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Intensive care admissions higher than Covid-19 peak last year
Officials say Qatar has seen a significant increase in patients needing intensive care due to Covid-19, surpassing last year’s peak. More people are in Intensive Care Units (ICU) now than…
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Qatar mulls full lockdown to halt second Covid-19 wave: official
New Covid-19 variants are spreading more among children and a continuous surge in cases could lead to a full lockdown, a health official says. The second Covid-19 wave in Qatar…
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‘Highly infectious’ UK variant to blame for rise in Covid-19 cases
The vaccinations available in Qatar have shown their efficiency in preventing severe symptoms of the new strains. The UK variant of Covid-19 has significantly contributed to the rise in the…
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