Coronavirus pandemic

Gaza's limited medical infrastructure made the situation worse
Sudden surge in COVID infections threatens to overwhelm Gaza hospitals
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All incoming flights from India to UAE suspended
UAE suspends all flights from COVID-hit India
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There were 86 COVID deaths over the past six days, an increase of 43% over the week before
COVID sick, dying rapidly pushing Gaza's hospitals close to capacity
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Turkey's government has blamed the rising numbers on faster-spreading variants
Turkey extends weekend lockdown
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The UAE has vaccinated about 65% of the eligible population
UAE may impose virus curbs on unvaccinated people
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Turkey ranks fourth globally in new COVID-19 cases
COVID-hit Turkey adopts 'partial closure' for Ramadan
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64,490 deaths from COVID-19 so far in Iran
Iran reports highest COVID-19 death toll since December
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Mideast's lowest-income countries could end up waiting until 2023 at the earliest for mass vaccination
IMF warns vaccine inequity threatens Mideast's economic rebound
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Iraq recorded 8,331 new virus cases within a 24-hour period
Record number of COVID-19 infections in Iraq
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20,954 new cases in one day
COVID-19 infections reach new record in Iran
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Oman's coronavirus committee extended an evening ban on all commercial activities until the end of Ramadan
Oman to ban entry of visitors from April 8
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Mass gatherings for Ramadan meals held before sunrise and after sunset will be barred
Turkey reinstates COVID-19 restrictions
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Dakhla under a 72-hour lockdown
40 cases of UK COVID-19 variant detected in Dakhla
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US funds will support emergency food aid to communities in need as a result of the pandemic
US gives $15 million to Palestinians to fight coronavirus
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No movement will be allowed during the curfew
Oman to impose curfew to combat coronavirus
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Emergency ward overwhelmed
Pressure on Jordan’s largest cemetery due to COVID-19 surge
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