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Countries in the Middle East have been implementing plans for a gradual return to normal life after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into strict lockdown measures. Saudi Arabia joined the UAE and Jordan that have eased restrictions on people’s movement. But these countries have remained on high alert to avoid a new wave of infections. https://twitter.com/CICSaudi/status/1253764422251827206 Middle Eastern Countries ease virus lockdown A royal decree in Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday morning said the curfew is off from 9 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon, from April 26, 2020, to May 13, 2020. Makkah and…

The Book Corner – By Yvonne Ridley – Lockdown Episode 1 – featuring a book review on Orwell’s book ‘Down & Out in Paris and London’ by George Orwell. ‘Down and Out in Paris & London’ is the first full-length work by the English author George Orwell, published in 1933. His book exposes the poverty existing in two major powerful and prosperous cities of Paris and London. The first part is an account of living in near-destitution in Paris and the experience of casual labour in restaurant kitchens. The second part, which was added later, is a travelogue of life…

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant President Trump has been slammed by the medical community after suggesting research into whether Covid-19 might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. He has been accused of spreading dangerous disinformation to Americans.  The president of the United States also proposed using UV light on patients bodies. But his idea was dismissed by a doctor at the briefing.   One of his officials had moments earlier said sunlight and disinfectant were known to kill the infection.  Disinfectants are hazardous substances and can be poisonous if ingested. They can also be dangerous to the skin, eyes and…

Friday 24 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 24 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Friday’s leading story: Ramadan starts amid unprecedented times. #Ramadan2020Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 2,715,189Deaths: 191,074Recovered: 749,661 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: global numbers top 2.7 million. The limits to Japan’s shutdown request revealed.Virus tests available for millions of key workers in England.A UK doctor’s pleas for PPE just before his death. Saudi G20 presidency calls for increased contributions to Covid-19 global fight.Ramadam starts amid unprecedented lockdown restrictions including…

Thursday 23 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Thursday 23 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The breaking story this Thursday morning: US will shoot Iranian boats ‘out of the water’ says Trump. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 2,638,909 Deaths: 184,249 Recovered: 722,055 Summary: What do the papers say? Coronavirus: Global cases top 2.6 million. Japanese asked to hunker down during Golden Week. Social restrictions will remain in the UK for the rest of the year: Prof Whitty. Half of UK health…

Wednesday 22 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Wednesday 22 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The breaking story this Wednesday morning: coronavirus second wave could be even worse says US health chief. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 2,557,917 Deaths: 177,688 Recovered: 695,325 Summary: What do the papers say? The coronavirus has now infected more than 2.5 million people worldwide. More than 45,000 have died in the US. Coronavirus second wave could be even worse says US health chief, as it…

Tuesday 21 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 21 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. The breaking story this Tuesday morning is Virgin Australia collapses under coronavirus strain. Richard Branson has offered up Necker Island to secure a bailout. Global COVID-19 UPDATE Coronavirus Cases: 2,482,215 Deaths: 170,471 Recovered: 652,170 Summary: What do the papers say? Global cases top 2.4 million. Virgin Australia collapses under the virus strain. Japan tries a more open approach to tracking the virus. NHS supplies at…

Monday 20 April BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 20 April 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 2,408,359Deaths: 165,107Recovered: 629,129 Summary: What do the papers say? Global coronavirus numbers top 2.4 million as USA protests to lift lockdown measures, encouraged by the President!Japan: Komeito cash handout demand highlights Abe’s fading power amid the global crisis. UK: Plasma treatment to be trialled. UK: PM Boris Johnson against easing lockdown measures due to fears of a “second wave.” Germany takes first steps back to normal…

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Turkey’s confirmed coronavirus cases have risen to 82,329, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Saturday, overtaking neighbouring Iran for the first time to register the highest total in the Middle East. This is an increase of 3,783 cases in the last 24 hours also pushed Turkey’s confirmed tally within a few hundred of China, where the novel coronavirus first emerged. The Health Minister said 121 more people have died, taking the death toll to 1,890. A total of 1,822 people have recovered from coronavirus so far, and the number of tests carried out over the past 24 hours came to…