Summer Work Ban Comes Into Force in July
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TWITTERTWITTER @newsofbahrain SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 67 IndiaKhamenei pumps protege billions wins into Iranvirus election fight amid low turnout INSTAGRAMINSTAGRAM BahrainVerstappen set forpips /newsofbahrain 6 /newsofbahrain 20 THURSDAY UkraineHamilton mini- for LINKEDINLINKEDIN SUNDAY newsofbahrainnewsofbahrain JUNE,MAY, 2021 trainingFrench Grand camp 210210 FILSFILS Senior men’s na- WHATSAPPWHATSAPP ISSUEISSUE NO.NO. 88288872 Prix pole 38443844 46924692 tional team to face theirMax EuropeanVerstappen FACEBOOKFACEBOOK beats title rival /nobmedia/nobmedia counterparts in an internationalLewis Hamilton MAILMAIL to pole in thrilling [email protected]@newsofbahrain.com friendly match on MayFrench 23 inGP the qualify city- WEBSITEWEBSITE ing | P12 newsofbahrain.comnewsofbahrain.com of Kharkiv | P12 Mahrez firesDemi Man Lovato City reflects into first on Champions frozen yogurt League shop final drama11 9SPORTSCELEBS BUSINESSBUSINESS 65 AUBLuLu’s inks Ramadan deals with Nights Sharaf offers DG & food Talabat truck and gourmet kiosks Getting vaccinated, booster Register shots and vaccines for 12-17 now year olds protects everyone healthalert.gov.bh BAHRAIN 50 tonnes of oxygen from Last update - 9:00 pm BAHRAIN Last update - 9:00 pm TOTAL TESTED Bahrain arrive in India 5 May 2021 Summer 19 June 2021 NEW4172056 CASES ACTIVE439 CASES 11780 ACTIVE CASES work ban DEATHS Individuals vaccinated 8282 Individuals vaccinated DEATHS664 DISCHARGED comes (First dose) (Second dose) 1708861297 (First dose) (Second dose) DISCHARGEDNEW CASES The oxygen-filled cryogenic containers 2528481450 TDT | Manama tainers of liquid oxygen and into forcemedical equipment to help ndian Navy warship INS India in its fight against coro- 210 fils (includes VAT) Talwar yesterday reached navirus (COVID-19). 210 fils (includes VAT) INew Mangalore Port with Two Indian Navy ships col- the first consignment of 50 lected the medical supplies at tonnesin of oxygen July from Bahrain. the Khalifa Bin Salman Port The Kingdom sent a ship- on April 30. ment of two cryogenic con- Related story on PageP2 6-7 SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 02 Summer work ban on way Take booster which calls for extreme caution dose, if above Two-month ban in line with our human rights • principles,” the ministry said. starts next month The Kingdom would The ministry said it is holding follow a zero- awareness-raising campaigns 50 and had Violators will face tolerance approach for ensuring full adherence of zero-tolerance• actions towards work employers and workers to the ban violations. measures. Sinopharm the ban aims at “Virtual workshops are held Fines range from to educate the health and safety BD500• to BD1,000 and protecting workers from excessive supervisors of private sector in- three months in jail stitutions on the need to protect vaccine shot heat exposure workers from summer-related TDT | Manama that could lead to diseases and occupational ac- TDT | Manama life-threatening cidents.” individual with conditions “The outdoor afternoon work ake the Pfiz- the time and ahrain will begin enforc- ban is the best means to ensur- er-BioN - location of the JAMEEL HUMAIDAN, THE MINISTER OF T ing this year’s summer LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ing a secure and safe work envi- Tech COVID-19 booster dose. Boutdoor work ban start- ronment for workers, for which booster shot if The new deci- ing next month, alongside re- the Kingdom is a leader,” said you are above sion is to ensure strictions in place for battling outdoor work from midday un- tions. Jameel Humaidan. 50 years of age the effectiveness the COVID-19 outbreak. til 4 pm. Violators will attract a jail Bahrain, the minister said, and passed three of the vaccine in Announcing the decision, Bahrain is currently follow- term not exceeding three is keen to ensure the safety of months after alleviating the the Minister of Labour and So- ing ‘tough’ new restrictions en- months or a fine between BD500 workers at production sites dur- taking the Sinopharm jab de- symptoms of COVID-19 infec- cial Development, Jameel Hu- forced to stamp out a recent to BD1,000 or both. ing these months. veloped by the China National tion. maidan, warned against work spike in infections following Outdoor work, which involves Humaidan called on private Pharmaceutical Group. Vaccination, the ministry ban violations, which would Ramadan and Eid celebrations. hot and humid conditions, such institutions to raise workers’ Those eligible for the boost- said, reduces the chances of attract “zero-tolerance” actions. Humaidan said the ban aims as construction, mining, and awareness of summer diseases er shots will also have their transmitting the virus to those Preparations, the minister at protecting workers from ex- oil and gas operations, to name and the risks the summer heat BeAware Bahrain app logo who are not vaccinated and said, are all set for the two- cessive heat exposure that could a few, are especially likely to can cause to their health. turning yellow, as a reminder, help build herd immunity. month ban, which prohibits lead to life-threatening condi- cause heat-related illnesses, Establishments, the minister said a Health Ministry state- The United Arab Emirates particularly when involving said, should find ways to reduce ment. had also announced a similar heavy work tasks, requiring heat and humidity at the work “The logo will switch back to decision to provide a boost- Temperatures can reach a scorch- equipment and protective cloth- sites. green after taking the booster er shot to those initially im- ing 140 ºF / 60° C in the middle ing. The labour minister also shot,” the statement added. munised with the Sinopharm east during the summer The minister said the ban is praised companies in the private Registration for a booster vaccine. months—heat so intense for safeguarding workers from sector for compliance with the dose is possible either through The Chinese vaccine is 78.1% KNOW WHAT that exposure can be fatal. extreme conditions and reduce ban over the past years, which the BeAware application or effective against symptomatic occupational incidents. the minister said proves their healthalert.gov.bh. COVID-19, according to a study “Temperature and humidity commitment to workers’ safety After successful registration, published last month in the will spike during these months, and health. an SMS message will reach the JAMA medical journal. New Millennium School Bahrain held a virtual Investiture Ceremony on 16 June 2021, Transform from users to during which young leaders were formally bestowed with the responsibility of leading their creators of Technology school. Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma congratulated the newly appointed Student Council A special Summer Camp on Coding & AI Learning from the Members (2021-22), following which the council members took 4th of July to the 22nd of August their pledge. Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing Director Geeta Pillai congratulated the newly elected council. Since coding is one of the hot topics for the academic years to come, we have chosen Coding Session as the primary programme in the Summer Camp as this will enable students to divert their screen time to creativity and learning ABDUL JALEEL ABDULLA, THE CEO OF LAURELS Education, in association with new generation kids to learn the Camp begins on the Cyber Square, is conducting the basics of coding. We consider • instructor-led camp. this camp as a launchpad for 4th of July and ends The camp begins on the 4th budding programmers and cod- on the 22nd of August of July and ends on the 22nd ers,” said Abdul Jaleel Abdulla, of August. the CEO of Laurels. Entry for students Camp time is limited to an The CEO added: “Many stu- from• grade 1 to grade 12 hour per day to reduce the dents who have completed our screen time of the students. coding courses have shown Students will receive assign- great results in their academic Laurels will invite ments and programming tasks and entrepreneurship skills. We potential• investors to to use their logic and prob - also have coding courses for listen to the start-up lem-solving skills. They will adults and beginners who have ideas of the students learn to create websites, games, no previous experience in IT.” animation videos, special Py- “We are in search of smart and pitch for investment thon programmes and AI pro- kids and happy to facilitate a jects during the camp. Besides, platform for them to grow. TDT | Manama special sessions on communi- “Since coding is one of the hot cation and presentation skills topics for the academic years fter two successful will help them to come out and to come, we have chosen Cod- summer camps in the market their creations to an au- ing Session as the primary pro- Aprevious years, Laurels dience. gramme in the Summer Camp is back with a Special Online as this will enable students to Summer Camp abiding by all Pitch your idea divert their screen time to cre- coronavirus (COVID-19) proto- Laurels will invite potential ativity and learning,” Abdulla cols. investors to listen to the start- said. Dubbed “Creative Genius up ideas of the students and Interested students and Season 3” - a summer camp with pitch for investment. Successful parents may call/Whatsapp an integrated theme of Coding students will receive UK certifi- 36458340 to register and get & AI learning - this year’s event cation from ORAY limited UK. more details. is for students from grade 1 to “Coding is the language in The deadline for regis- grade 12 which human communicates tration is 28th June. The Laurels Centre for Global with machines. It is essential for SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 03 ‘Thank you, Bahrain’ In pictures, Bahrain resident TT Thomas with his unique home in the South India state of Kerala dedicated to his love for Bahrain TDT | Manama described it to a local daily as his Bahrain gave me all that I have dedication to the three means of Thank you, transport he had used in his life.