The Arab region continues to record more infections and deaths due to the Corona virus, in conjunction with endeavors to limit the expansion of the virus, which has infected nearly a million people, and is close to recording 50 thousand deaths globally.
Although the Arab countries recorded relatively few infections and deaths compared to other countries afflicted by the deadly Corona virus, this did not prevent Arab governments from taking more severe measures in the hope of trapping Corona, including extending the curfew, disrupting large vital sectors, and others to address the effects Economic hardship inflicted on the working class.
New injuries in Palestine
The Director General of Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health, Kamal Al-Shakhra, announced the registration of 21 new infections with the Corona virus, the majority of which are workers in the territories of 1948, and their contacts, bringing the total number of infections in Palestine to 155.
Kamal Al-Shakhra said in the morning press briefing today, Thursday, that among the 21 new injuries, nine were from Jerusalem Governorate, 11 from Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, and one case from Hebron.
He pointed out that the Ministry of Health is taking a random sample to monitor the epidemic in Palestine in areas where no injuries were recorded, especially those adjacent to the wall and the military checkpoints "crossings", to see if there are cases, pointing to the withdrawal of 2000 samples, and the other 1000 will be withdrawn, and 950 have been counted A sample from several governorates.
New injury in Morocco
On Thursday, the country of Morocco recorded 22 new cases of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 676 cases, according to the Moroccan Ministry of Health. Which said that the number of deaths remained at 39, and recovered 29 of the total injuries.
On the economic repercussions of Corona, the Moroccan Prime Minister, Saad Eddine El Othmani, revealed that the number of workers and employees registered in the National Social Security Fund whose institutions have been declared suspended, in whole or in part, due to the Corona virus is close to 600 thousand.
An economic committee set up by the government to reduce the negative effects of the Corona virus on employment opportunities in Morocco has decided to give all workers who have been laid off from work an amount of 2000 dirhams per month ($ 220).
Algeria expands home stone
The Algerian government has announced the expansion of the partial home quarantine to 4 new states, adding 10 existing states.
A statement issued by the Algerian government presidency said on Wednesday evening, that the partial quarantine procedure will include the states of Bejaia Zaburj Bou Bou Arreridj (north-east), Ain Defla (north) and Mostaganem (northwest), from 7 pm until 7 am; and that implementation will start from tomorrow, Thursday.
The Algerian authorities have imposed, since March 24, a partial home stone on Algiers from 7 pm until 7 am, in addition to a full stone on the state of Blida, adjacent to the capital, to prevent the spread of Corona virus.
The Algerian government renewed its call for citizens to exercise vigilance and strict compliance with the rules of hygiene and social separation, as recommended by the health authority, stressing that all measures should be taken to ensure health security and regular provision of citizens, as well as necessary assistance to families and people affected by the measures taken.
As of Thursday, Algeria had recorded 58 deaths and 61 recovery from among 847 HIV infections.
5 injuries in Iraqi Kirkuk
The Iraqi Ministry of Health announced the registration of 5 new infections with the new Corona virus in Kirkuk governorate, hours after its announcement on Wednesday, two deaths and 34 new cases of Corona virus, during the past 24 hours, bringing the total deaths to 52 out of 728 cases.
The ministry said, in a statement, that "the two new deaths were recorded in the capital, Baghdad, and Diwaniyah Governorate (south)."
To prevent the spread of the virus, Iraq has taken several measures, including: curfews, disrupting study, closing public places, such as parks, cafes, cinemas and mosques, and stopping flights.
A curfew is in place in Iraq until April 11 to contain the spread of the virus.
New infection in Oman
On Thursday, the Omani Ministry of Health announced the registration of 21 new cases of the Coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 231.
The Sultanate of Oman confirmed that the military and security authorities have activated the joint control and control points between the governorates, in order to reduce the movement of individuals and vehicles, in order to prevent the outbreak of the new Corona virus.
New deaths in Egypt
Hala Zayed, the Egyptian Minister of Health, said that the total number that was registered in Egypt with the Corona virus as of Wednesday is 779 cases, of which 179 were recovered and discharged from the Isolation Hospital, and 52 deaths.
The Minister of Health announced the registration of 69 new cases, which proved positive for her laboratory analyzes of the Corona virus (Covid-19), and the death of 6 cases, including a Jordanian.
The Minister said that the most affected age group is the age group 50 to 59, representing 22% of the total injured, adding that 94% of the deceased were in the age group over 50 years, and 100% of the deceased were suffering from chronic diseases or tumors .
She pointed out that the percentage of males reached 61% of the total injured, the female percentage reached 39%, and the injury rate for children under ten years reached 2% of the total number of injuries, pointing out that the average period of hospital stay from the time of entry until full recovery was 8 Days, confirming the continued stability of the epidemiological situation in Egypt compared to the global epidemiological situation.
The death of the Philippine Ambassador in Lebanon
On Thursday, the Philippine ambassador to Lebanon, Bernadita Katala, died from a coronavirus infection, and a source in the Ministry of Health said that the ambassador (62 years) died after she was infected with the corona virus, and she was suffering from chronic health problems in the respiratory system.
The source indicated that she was receiving treatment in a private hospital east of Beirut.
It is reported that with the death of the Filipino ambassador, the number of people who died from the Corona virus in Lebanon increased to 16, on Wednesday.
