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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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1 in 5 adults received first Covid-19 vaccination dose

The National Vaccination Campaign continues to expand to ensure as many people as possible are safely vaccinated. Qatar’s ministry of health announced that nearly 22% of adults – 16 years…

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Rapid testing kits to be introduced at all Qatar schools

Rapid testing kits will soon become the new norm in schools to provide a faster, more convenient and accurate method of testing than the regular PCR test. Hamad Medical Corporation…

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Two more victims die of Covid-19 as cases surge in Qatar

With community and travel cases rising in the country, more victims are being lost to Covid-19. Two patients lost their lives to Covid-19 in just one day, the Ministry of…

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Qatar switches off lights for Earth Hour 2021

Qatar goes dark as people turn off their lights to participate in this year’s Earth Hour. Qatari residents and institutions cut the lights on Saturday to observe this year’s Earth…

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‘Groundbreaking’: Qatar-based experts identify mutation that may affect Covid-19 test results

“Groundbreaking” study at Qatar’s Sidra Medicine reveals how mutations of the novel coronavirus could provide false test results. Sidra Medicine identified a new mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 genome that may…

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Why the link between Covid-19 deaths and obesity is a cause for concern

Studies show a worrying trend of Covid-19 death rates in countries with high obesity rates. While it is quite well-known that obesity increases the likelihood of developing other chronic diseases…

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Covid crimes: How vaccines are being sold on the darknet

Criminals are exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to illegitimately sell vaccines, negative test results and certificates online. Covid-19 vaccines and negative test papers are being sold online on the darknet for…

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