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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:48:23 +0000Stricter hospital visit policies as Qatar battles second Covid-19 wave
Officials at Hamad Medical Corporation announce visitors will no longer be allowed at seven Covid-19 facilities across Qatar. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced stricter policies for visitors at Covid-19 facilities as well as other non-C...
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:20:21 +0000Afghanistan’s Ghani to propose three-phase ‘peace roadmap’
Reports say the Afghan president will not be a candidate at the upcoming elections, which is likely to take place in the next six months. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is set to propose a three-phase roadmap for the ongoing peace process at the upcom...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:48:47 +0000The Round Up 4 April 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: #Qatar stands with #Jordan after foiled coup US, Iran set to take part in indirect talks Qatar’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 300 Astronomers predict start date for Ramadan
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Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:03:35 +0000PHCC halts Covid-19 PCR tests for travellers
Only private centres in Qatar can conduct PCR tests for travellers. The Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) has stopped all Covid-19 PCR swabs for people who planning to travel abroad, a health official said on Sunday. PHCC health centres will no l...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:08:03 +0000US, Iran to hold indirect talks on nuclear deal in Vienna
Qatar has offered to mediate between Washington and Tehran in order to revive the deal, which would see the lifting of sanctions on the Islamic Republic. The United States and Iran will hold indirect talks in Austria on Tuesday, in efforts to revive ...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:20:24 +0000West Bay beaches? Qatar unveils plans for major tourist destination
The project will provide Qatar’s community and tourists with unique new destinations to enjoy the country’s waters. Six new beaches will open at several hotels around West Bay, as part of a major tourist initiative dubbed the West Bay North Bea...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 07:08:07 +0000Qatar’s Covid-19 deaths surpass 300
The Gulf state boasts the lowest coronavirus mortality rate in the world, but more deaths have been recorded amid a surge in daily cases. Qatar’s Covid-19 death toll surpassed 300 on Saturday with three deaths recorded on the same day, accordin...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:36:12 +0000Qatar’s Amir in solidarity call with Jordan king after foiling of alleged ‘coup’
The two countries hold strong bilateral relations and a large population of Jordanians work and reside in Qatar. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein on Sunday following news of inte...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:36:11 +0000Qatar astronomers predict first day of Ramadan
Qatar Calendar House predict April 13 could be the first day of Ramadan this year. Calculations by astronomers at Qatar Calendar House (QCH) say April 13 may be the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan this year. The Ramadan for the Hijri y...
Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:44:57 +0000How your age impacts Covid-19 vaccine side effects
The US’ Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) data shows that age, manufacturer, and dose are main factors in determining side effects in Covid-19 vaccines. Mild to moderate side effects are extremely likely after receiving any of the two vacc...