Saudi Arabia is anticipating a surge of up to 200,000 coronavirus cases in the next few weeks, as announced today by the country's health minister, Tawfiq al-Rabiah. 'According to minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah, studies suggest that within the next few weeks, the number of infections could range from a minimum of 10,000 to a maximum of 200,000,' reported state media. Multiple cities in Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, Hofuf, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, and Hofuf, are under a 24-hour curfew, along with the regions of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif, and Khobar, in an effort to contain or stop the spread of Coronavirus. The Gulf kingdom currently has 2,523 cases, the highest in the Middle East outside of Iran, and 38 deaths. The U...

Saudi Arabia is anticipating a surge of up to 200,000 coronavirus cases within the next few weeks, as stated by the country's health minister, Tawfiq al-Rabiah, today. 'Studies predict that within the next few weeks, the number of infections will range from a minimum of 10,000 to a maximum of 200,000,' Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah mentioned, according to state media. Several Saudi cities, including the capital Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, Hofuf, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, and Hofuf, are under a 24-hour curfew, along with the regions of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif, and Khobar, in a bid to contain or halt the spread of Coronavirus. The Gulf kingdom currently has 2,523 cases, the highest number in the Middle East apart fr...

The plans to launch a new charitable organization named Archewell have been revealed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The organization is aimed at "to do something that matters". Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expressed their anticipation for the foundation, which will replace their Sussex Royal brand post their step down as senior royals. According to Sky News, they intend to incorporate their own charity as well as a website. The couple disclosed that their son Archie's name was inspired by the Greek word "Arche", signifying "source of action." The launch of their new organization, initially reported in the Daily Telegraph, has faced delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. An announcement with further details about the organization will be made "w...

As part of its efforts to combat the Coronavirus pandemic in the West African region, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the procurement and donation of various health materials and drugs to its 15-member states. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Jean Claude Kassi Brou, revealed this in a communique issued on Tuesday, April 7, in Abuja, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to collaborating with each member state to tackle the challenges posed by COVID-19. The West African Health Organization (WAHO), a branch of the Commission, has already purchased and distributed a range of supplies to member states, including 30,500 diagnostic test kits, 10,000 personal protective equipment, and 740,000 prescr...

A 21-year-old nurse from Ireland, who is on the frontline battling Coronavirus, has expressed her fear of succumbing to the disease by revealing that she has written her will. The nurse, Kate O'Flaherty, has taken this precaution and informed her boyfriend about the location of the will in case she contracts the virus. In a candid letter, she shared, "If you're finding it hard to put yourself in the shoes of healthcare workers right now. I'll try my best to paint you a picture - I wrote my will the other day." "I stashed it away in my room and told my boyfriend where it is in case anything happens to me on the frontline. I am 21." As per Mail Online, the healthcare worker has to wait until after the lockdown for two witness signatures to validat...

A 21-year-old nurse from Ireland, Kate O'Flaherty, who is at the forefront of the battle against Coronavirus in Ireland, has disclosed that she has drafted her will over concerns of succumbing to the disease. The healthcare worker, Kate O'Flaherty, has informed her boyfriend of the location of the will in case she contracts the disease. In a public letter, she shared, "If you're finding it hard to put yourself in the shoes of healthcare workers right now. I'll try my best to paint you a picture - I wrote my will the other day. 'I stashed it away in my room and told my boyfriend where it is in case anything happens to me on the frontline. I am 21.'

The United States has reported 1,150 coronavirus deaths within a 24-hour period, as per Johns Hopkins University on Monday, April 6. This has led to the country's total fatalities exceeding 10,000. Johns Hopkins’ ongoing tally places the total number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. at over 366,000, with more than 30,000 new cases emerging within a day. The U.S. currently has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally. The daily death toll has been consistently surpassing 1,000 and is steadily approaching the figures in Italy (16,523) and Spain (13,005).