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Individuals vaccinated It includes those who have not been able to get themselves vaccinated due to varied reasons including (First dose) (Second dose) but not limited to non-avail- HM the King HRH Prince Salman ability of an appropriate visa, CPR card, valid pass- TDT | Manama belo de Sousa, on Portugal Day. port, or on visit visa. HM the King wished Pres- The campaign will be con- is Majesty King Hamad ident de Sousa health and ducted soon in association Hbin Isa Al Khalifa and His happiness on the national oc- with the Indian community Royal Highness Prince Sal- casion. through the Indian Club, man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince and Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam the Crown Prince and Prime Prime Minister sent a simi - (BKS), ICRF and World NRI Minister, have sent cables of lar cable to the Prime Min - Council. congratulations to the Portu- ister of Portugal, Antonio The vaccination is sched- guese President, Marcelo Re- Costa. uled to be conducted for adults above 18 years of age, either at the Indian Club or BKS premises. It is requested to identify such individuals and pass on their relevant details Also they can regis - ter in the following link: ‘Trace, test and treat’ https://forms.gle/pMT3v- 1g3o4yVgnES8 Bahrain strategy working wonders to control spread of COVID-19; Daily number of cases declines TDT | Manama Bahrain supports ahrain’s expansive con- ‘safe’ world tact tracing, testing and Bquarantining have re - duced the spread of the corona- virus (COVID-19). P2 The “trace, test and treat” strategy has significantly re- duced the infection cases and the country’s death rate remains one of the lowest in the world. BAHRAIN According to the National Medical Taskforce for Combat- ing the Coronavirus (COVID-19), ACTIVE CASES the decision announced on 27 May to close non-essential busi- 17448 nesses for two weeks has proved to be effective. Taskforce members speak at a press conference held at BDF Hospital’s Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research yesterday DEATHS By 8 June, the number of cases 1171 had decreased to 19,238, down two options for their booster with timings to be announced vaccinated people with active for a booster dose 3 months from from 28,798 cases registered on dose, either a booster of Sino- at a future date. COVID-19 is very small, ranging recovery. Those recovering in DISCHARGED 29 May. pharm or of Pfizer-BioNTech. Highlighting the effectiveness from 1% to 2%. 2021, who have received two The Taskforce said that after All other vaccines will even- of all vaccines, Dr Al Qahtani Individuals who have re - vaccination doses, do not re - 236301 25 June, various sectors will be tually require a booster dose, noted that the percentage of ceived a Sinopharm vaccine, quire a booster dose. NEW CASES gradually reopened, in compli- and are considered high-risk, Starting yesterday, active cas- ance with necessary precaution- will be eligible for a booster es subject to home isolation, 1041 ary measures. The Ministry of Justice, Islamic dose after three months from and in need of medical care can CRITICAL Taskforce member Lt. Col. Affairs and Endowments yesterday receiving their second dose. A directly head to the Bahrain In- Dr Manaf Al Qahtani stressed closed a mosque in the Southern six-month interval will apply ternational Exhibition and Con- 316 the importance of receiving a Governorate for two weeks after to all those not considered high vention Center. 210 fils (includes VAT) booster shot when required, as discovering positive COVID-19 risk. Meanwhile, the Health and every vaccination has a finite KNOW WHAT cases. Two community centres Dr Al Qahtani said that in - Foreign Affairs Ministries are period of effectiveness. (maatams) in the Northern Gov- dividuals who have recovered coordinating with Bahraini He explained that those who ernorate were also closed for two from COVID-19 in 2020, and who embassies abroad to ensure all are vaccinated with the Sinop- weeks for the same reason. have received two doses of the citizens living abroad would be harm vaccine, can choose from Sinopharm vaccine, are eligible fully vaccinated. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 02 Two-month municipal fees Support for ‘safe’ world reduced for 151 Bahrain maintains tough stance against weapons of mass destruction the agreement, stressing that Keen to boost Bahrain’s policy is consistent Bahraini families • in supporting efforts aimed at TDT | Manama cooperation with eliminating weapons of mass international destruction and their means of orks, Municipalities Af- community in achieving delivery and preventing their Wfairs and Urban Plan- regional and global spread. ning Minister Essam bin Ab- The OPCW Director-General dullah Khalaf yesterday issued security and stability expressed his pride and appre- an edict on reducing municipal ciation for the constructive re- fees for 151 Bahraini families TDT | Manama lations of cooperation with Bah- living in rented houses for the rain, and on the implementation months of April and May. ahrain is committed to of international agreements to Khalaf said that the edict boosting cooperation achieve desired goals. is in line with the directives Bwith the Organisation He lauded the efforts of of His Royal Highness Prince for the Prohibition of Chemical Bahrain in implementing the Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Weapons (OPCW) in tackling Al Doseri meets Arias remotely agreement at the national level Minister Khalaf the Crown Prince and Prime the proliferation of weapons of working harder to fulfill its ob- through the enactment of legis- Minister, to alleviate the bur- unpaid debts. mass destruction. ligations. lation and training of its nation- den on the citizens. He pointed out that the Min- This was emphasised by As- Al Doseri pointed out the al cadres in all fields and sectors. It is also within the frame- istry seeks to harness all its sistant Minister of Foreign Af- “Bahrain’s policy committee’s keenness to con- Arias hailed the commitment work of the Cabinet’s decision potentials and resources to im- fairs, Abdullah bin Faisal bin is consistent in tinue its work by holding virtual of the Assistant Foreign Minis- to help the citizens who live in prove the standard of living of Jabur Al Doseri, as he met vir- supporting efforts meetings, organising training ter to follow up on the work of rentals and home owners. citizens and reduce municipal tually yesterday with OPCW Di- programmes in cooperation the National Committee. The Minister said that the fees on them. rector-General Fernando Arias. aimed at eliminating with the organisation and work- He also expressed thanks and move is based on His Maj - He indicated that there is During the meeting, Al Dos- weapons of mass ing to implement the obligations appreciation to Bahrain for the esty King Hamad bin Isa Al ongoing coordination between eri praised the efforts exerted destruction and their contained in the agreement. continuous support since the Khalifa’s constant keenness to the Municipalities Affairs De- by Arias in promoting interna- means of delivery He also reviewed the efforts organisation’s inception. provide the requirements of partment and the Customer tional cooperation and the or- and preventing their made by Bahrain since the sign- Arias praised Bahrain’s pos- decent living for all citizens, Service Directorate at the ganisation’s prominent role in spread.” ing of the agreement, noting itive attitudes towards inter- through reduced municipal Electricity and Water Author- providing all means of support that the national committee was national and regional issues to – ABDULLAH BIN FAISAL BIN JABUR fees, exempting low-income ity (EWA) to reduce municipal to all countries to achieve secu- AL DOSERI established in Bahrain based ensure a world free of chem- citizens from paying fees in fees in electricity and water rity and stability. on Law No. (51) of 2009, which ical weapons and weapons of the future, or dropping their bills for those families. Al Doseri is also chairman of was issued in implementation mass destruction, wishing the the National Committee on the He noted that the world today of the agreement ratified by the kingdom further progress and Prohibition of the Development, is going through challenges and Kingdom in 1997. prosperity. Production, Stockpiling and Use exceptional circumstances due He pointed out the amend- The two sides also reviewed of Chemical Weapon and on to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ment of legislation to keep a number of issues of common Bolstering Bahrain and their Destruction. pandemic but the Kingdom is pace with the requirements of interest during the meeting. Sri Lanka cooperation Foreign Minister meets Brazil’s Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Al Zayani holds Ambassador-Designate meets with Jordanian Ambassador call• with Regional Cooperation State Minister TDT | Manama ndustry, Commerce and ITourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani yesterday Minister Al Zayani held a phone call with Sri Lan- kan State Minister of Regional including easy procedures to Cooperation Tharaka Balasur- boost the economic sector and iya as they discussed ways to attract more investments and bolster cooperation between value-added mega projects, the two countries.