More than 80% of people over 60 years receive at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced a major milestone for the National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme with 81% of people over 60 years of age having now received at least one vaccine dose since the start of the programme.

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MoPH reports 984 new Covid-19 cases and eight deaths

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) reported on Wednesday 984 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19). 745 of these are from community cases and 239 from travellers returning from abroad.

MoPH reports 984 new Covid-19 cases and eight deaths

Denmark drops AstraZeneca vaccine for good, in European first

Denmark announced Tuesday it would stop using the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine altogether, becoming the first European country to do so over suspected rare but serious side effects.

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CBSE exams for Class 10 cancelled, class 12 postponed

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Class 10 have been cancelled and the exams for Class 12 postponed in view of the exponential spike in Covid-19 cases across the country ...

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Amir pardons prisoners on the occasion of Ramadan

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Wednesday an Amiri gesture pardoning a number of prisoners, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Amir pardons prisoners on the occasion of Ramadan

HMC issues home safety tips for Ramadan

The Hamad Medical Corporation on Wednesday issued a number of safety tips to Qatar residents to avoid health, accident hazards at home during the holy month of Ramadan.

HMC issues home safety tips for Ramadan

First fully dismountable stadium in World Cup history nears completion

When the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world takes place next year, the legacy the tournament leaves will be measured in many forms.

First fully dismountable stadium in World Cup history nears completion

India's new coronavirus cases hit record; Mumbai prepares for lockdown

India's new coronavirus infections reached a record on Wednesday, as crowds of pilgrims gathered for a religious festival despite oxygen shortages and strict curbs in other areas.

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