1,320 Covid cases, 12 deaths
MUSCAT: As many as 1,320 new cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) were registered in Oman on Thursday, in addition to 12
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CORONAVIRUS
New Zealand suspends entry for travellers from India
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a temporary ban on travelers from India starting April 11 due
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Blood clots ‘very rare’ side effect of AstraZeneca
THE HAGUE: The EU’s drug regulator said on Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as a “very rare” side
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India reports record 115,736 new infections
India’s second wave of coronavirus infections continued to swell as it reported a record 115,736 new cases on Wednesday, a
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Oman reports 1, 203 new cases, seven deaths
Muscat: The Ministry of Health reported 1, 203 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases to 166,685.
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Oman Airports responds to FAQs on hotel bookings
Muscat: Oman Airports have replied to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding PCR registration and hotel booking through the
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Oman reports 1,208 cases, six deaths
Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 1, 208 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of
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Bangladesh begins week-long virus lockdown
A week-long nationwide lockdown began in Bangladesh on Monday, imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19, although many in the capital
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Private, public sectors told to reduce workplace attendance
Muscat: To protect community members from the Covid-19 epidemic and prevent its spread at workplaces, the Supreme Committee has urged
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SC bans entry of all visitors, except citizens and residents
Muscat: The Supreme Committee has decided to restrict the entry to the Sultanate to citizens and residency visa holders only,
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India logs more than 100,000 virus cases
India on Monday reported its biggest-ever daily surge in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, with the country crossing 100,000
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UK to announce new international travel rules
Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges
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India reports 90,000 virus cases
India is in the grip of a severe second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 93,249 fresh infections reported on
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Oman Air extends complimentary Covid coverage
Oman Air has extended its complimentary COVID-19 coverage until December 31, 2021. The complimentary coverage is for expenses incurred by
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Oman receives more Covid-19 vaccines
Muscat: As per the contract signed with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), the Sultanate received the first
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Only 50% attendance in govt offices from Sunday
Muscat: The Supreme Committee on Covid-19 held a meeting on Wednesday and noted that reports on epidemiological investigation in schools
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WHO to fail to meet its vaccination launch target
The World Health Organization (WHO) is on the verge of failing in its goal to start vaccinations against Covid-19 in
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India’s daily new infections highest in five months
India reported 72,330 new COVID-19 infections overnight, data from the health ministry showed on Thursday, the highest since October. 11.
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: India opened up its coronavirus inoculation programme to people
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Oman discusses Covid vaccine imports with Russia
Muscat: Dr. Ahmed Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health on Wednesday received in his office Dmitry Dogadkin, Ambassador of the
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Yemen receives first vaccines: UN
War-torn Yemen received the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines on Wednesday, the UN children’s agency said, a week after the
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