Qatar sends urgent medical aid to virus-stricken Iran
More than 80,000 people have lost their lives due to Covid-19 in Iran as the country struggles to contain the virus. Qatar Fund for Development [QFFD] has sent a second…
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Qatar’s daily Covid-19 cases drop below 200
Phase 1 of lifting restrictions kicked off on May 28 while the vaccination drive continues to expand in the country. Qatar’s daily reported Covid-19 cases have been drastically decreasing in…
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Half of Qatar’s adult population now fully vaccinated
Daily reported Covid-19 cases have been drastically decreasing in recent weeks as the country continues to expand its vaccination campaign. Over half of the population— aged 16 and above —…
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Health official advises against non-urgent travel despite drop in cases
The number of daily reported cases has been drastically decreasing in Qatar since strict regulations were reinforced. Members of Qatar’s community should refrain from travelling abroad at this stage unless…
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Qatar surpasses 500 Covid-19 deaths as cases dip
While Qatar has been seeing a steady and consistent decrease in daily Covid-19 cases, the death toll in the country has now surpassed 500. Qatar recorded 6 new Covid-19 deaths…
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Losing sight of the finish line: The emotional stresses of a second wave
One year of physical distancing, quarantining, PCR swabs, mask wearing, and frequent hand-washing. One year of isolation, remote work, Zoom meetings, and telemedicine. One year of uncertainty. Covid-19 has been,…
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BREAKING: Qatar ramps up restrictions on country’s deadliest Covid-19 day
This article has been updated since the press conference at 9pm on Wednesday. New restrictions have been introduced in an effort to flatten the curve. Qatari health authorities introduced a…
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Qatar witnesses its second highest Covid-19 daily death toll
The number of coronavirus fatalities has drastically increased in the past months compared to last year. Six Covid-19 fatalities were recorded on Tuesday, the second-highest daily reported number in Qatar…
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One step forward, two steps back: Why is Qatar struggling to combat the second wave?
With continued lax attitudes among the general public as well as delayed measures from authorities, Qatar can expect another lockdown. Sources have told Doha News that a lockdown with restrictions…
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