Covid 19 Archives

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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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COVID-19 vaccine ‘free for all in Qatar’, ministry says

All residents will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free once it is available. Qatar’s residents will receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free once it is available, Dr.…

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‘Coming Home to Qatar’ network mobilises for cross-community support as residents await entry permits

A Facebook group set up to communicate helpful information about Qatar’s ‘Exceptional Entry Permit’ process has surpassed a staggering 10,000 subscribers as community members rally to support one another amid…

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Key COVID-19 field hospital discharges last patient as cases decline

Since opening in May in response to the outbreak, the Libsear hospital has treated nearly 2,000 COVID-19 patients. The last COVID-19 patient at the Libsear Field Hospital exited the facility…

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Are we slacking on COVID-19 precautionary measures in Qatar?

After months of self-quarantining, remote working, and turning masks into an essential face accessory, there are worrying signs that the public’s motivation to continue following COVID-19 precautionary measures is starting…

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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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Meet QU’s corona-fighting robot

The Qatari robot that functions as a waiter, nurse and disinfectant. Students at Qatar University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIE) have designed a multi-functioning robot that can help curb…

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‘It’s all a mess’: Residents stuck outside Qatar but still paying rent

Although exceptional entry permits have been introduced to help residents return to Qatar, many are still stranded outside the country and paying rent for the empty homes they’ve left…

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Qatar conducts 7,900 tests during ‘successful’ AFC Champions League

AFC Champions League hailed a success by organisers despite COVID-19 pandemic Qatar conducted a staggering 7,900 COVID-19 tests during the last three weeks of the Asian Football Confederation [AFC] Champions…

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