Reinfection ‘more likely’ with Omicron
Research finds that people who have had Omicron are more likely to be reinfected compared with previous variants of Covid-19. People who have previously contracted the Alpha, Beta or Delta…
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Could the surge in Covid-19 cases end soon?
Expert at Weill Cornell Medicine — Qatar, says infections caused by Omicron variant are unlikely to last long. As COVID cases continue to rise globally, things could soon be calming…
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#Unvaccinated_Rights: social media users in Qatar debate
In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) named vaccine hesitancy as one of the world’s top global health threats. An online debate over Covid-19 vaccines has emerged yet again on…
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Pfizer CEO says Omicron vaccine will be ready in March
The leading pharmaceutical’s Covid-19 oral treatment had earlier been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval under an emergency use authorisation (EUA) in December 2021. Pfizer’s CEO…
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Quarantine for infected health workers reduced to 7 days amid surge in cases
Qatar’s prime minister and health minister were seen inspecting a number of medical centres, following public discontent over apparat failure by health officials to deal with current crisis. Qatar’s Ministry…
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Qatar announces new COVID restrictions – only vaccinated people allowed in malls
Cabinet of ministers has announced new regulations amid concerns over the highly contagious Omicron variant. Qatar’s cabinet has announced a set of new restrictions effective from Saturday, January 8, as…
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Where are we now with Covid in Qatar?
Citizens and residents have been expressing their growing frustration at the local health sector in recent days, in light of what has been described as “mismanagement”. Qatar has been witnessing…
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Public frustration grows as Qatar grapples with third wave of COVID infections
Concerns are rising amid the COVID-19 PCR testing crisis with children’s access to healthcare being affected by a lack of resources in some medical centers. A video has gone viral…
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