Covid 19 Archives

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Life

After two lockdowns: people in Qatar look forward to an unrestricted Eid

After two lockdowns, people in Qatar navigate freely through mosques and houses to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr festivities as restrictions are lifted. On the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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IMF: Qatar quickly overcame Covid-19 pandemic hurdles

On an international level, the economic growth is expected to slow down by 3.6% in the current and next year, IMF said. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Qatar’s…

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Daily Covid-19 cases surpass 600 for first time since February

Could Qatar be facing yet another Covid-19 wave just months before the much-awaited FIFA 2022 World Cup? Qatar’s daily reported Covid-19 numbers have exceeded the 602 mark for the first…

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The Mum Diaries

Spotlight on Mum: How my son’s diagnosis changed our lives

When her son was just 28 months old, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn. Sarah defines motherhood as unconditional love, patience, and acceptance for your child. The first moments between…

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Qatar’s GDP drops to lowest since 2012 due to pandemic: report

The second quarter of the country’s GDP witnessed its lowest drop since eight years, according to a report. Qatar’s GDP saw an estimated 6.1 percent drop in the April-to-June period…

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Health & Wellbeing

Turbulent 2020’s ‘World Mental Health Day’ is more important than ever

It’s safe to say 2020 has been a struggle on many levels, and this has given even more value to this year’s World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day…

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The Mum Diaries

Dear Mum: Let yourself feel the storm, the rainbow is coming

Dear Mum, Dear you.. dear everyone, How are you feeling? More importantly, how is your heart doing? As this turbulent year comes to an end, you may be feeling some…

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Scientists in Qatar explore the possibility of repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 treatment

Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) work on expanding certain drugs’ original scope. Scientists from QU and QBRI have been exploring the possibility of repurposing antitumor drugs…

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Free flu vaccine to be provided for all in Qatar

The campaign aims to protect Qatari citizens and residents as the flu season begins Residents and citizens can access free flu shots at Primary Health Care Centres and up to…

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