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BUSINESS | Page 1 QATAR | Page 20 Qatar banks post 13% Aspetar launches rise in domestic credit to coronavirus resource QR1tn by February-end platform for athletes published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11511 April 7, 2020 Sha’ban 14, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals MoI units strive to curb Gazans asked to stay home spread of coronavirus he Ministry of Interior (MoI) authorities, in addition to participating adopting preventive measures,” he said. has mobilised all its capabili- in community awareness campaigns. In order to ensure safety across the Tties in the fi ght against the novel Lt Col Nayef bin Faleh al-Thani, di- country, the number of patrols has coronavirus (Covid-19) to protect the rector of Al Fazaa, said that the police been increased. The patrols are carried society from the infectious disease by have fully activated their capabilities to protect all quarantine sites, identi- adopting a slew of measures, it was an- and they have been trained to deal with fi ed by the Ministry of Public Health nounced yesterday. the situations arising from the Cov- (MoPH). These sites are fully secured According to an offi cial statement, id-19 outbreak. to reduce the spread of the virus. the MoI departments concerned are “We are facing an exceptional sce- Al Fazaa is also securing the closed working to ensure that the public fol- nario. There should not be any kind parts of the Industrial Area and pa- low the safety guidelines and keen to of negligence. We have to stand fi rm trolling all over the country to moni- implement all decisions of the relevant to prevent the spread of the virus by tor compliance with the instructions issued by the competent authorities. The patrols ensure there is no gather- ing at public places and majlis. Besides, Al Fazaa ensures shops are closed as per the directions. Lt Col Nayef al-Thani clarifi ed that Al Fazaa is aware of the dangers they face in the fi eld. “The patrols are not confi ned to following up the proce- dures and limiting the spread of the virus. They are also aimed at raising public awareness by providing direct Al Fazaa has deployed checkpoints throughout the country with the aim of advice and guidance. They deal fi rmly providing more protection to the community against the risk of the virus and to with violators of the quarantine rules,” Palestinian mounted policemen instruct people at the Gaza beachfront to return home yesterday as part of measures to avoid infection. he said. To Page 3 stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. New restrictions on visitors to hospitals Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) UK PM moved to intensive care 228 new Covid-19 cases has announced that new restrictions have been put in place for visitors to HMC hospitals and facilities in order to as Covid-19 symptoms worsen limit the spread of Covid-19. No visitors in Qatar, 131 recover are allowed at any time at Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Mesaieed zForeign Secretary a spokesman for his offi ce Hospital, The Cuban Hospital, all Raab to deputise for said. Enaya facilities and all areas classified “The PM has asked Foreign he Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) yester- “With a total of 2,351 persons tested for Covid-19 as Covid-19 facilities. The following Johnson Secretary Dominic Raab, who day announced 228 new confi rmed cases of in the last 24 hours, a total of 38,108 people have restrictions apply to all other hospital is the First Secretary of State, Tcoronavirus (Covid-19) in Qatar, and eight been tested so far,” the MoPH tweet said. There are facilities: Visiting hours are restricted Reuters to deputise for him where new cases of recovery. 1,697 active cases currently undergoing treatment. to 12 noon to 8pm; Only one visitor at London necessary,” Downing Street The total number of Covid-19 cases in the coun- The total number of Covid-19 deaths in Qatar is four. a time for a maximum of 15 minutes; said. “The PM remains con- try now stands at 1,832 while recoveries reached “The MoPH continues to urge everyone to co- Visitors must comply with hospital scious at this time.” 131, according to a tweet by the MoPH. operate fully and adhere to all health guidelines guidelines for personal protective ritish Prime Minis- Downing Street said he had Some new cases are related to travellers who and preventive measures to reduce the risk of in- equipment and hand hygiene. ter Boris Johnson was been moved to the intensive came to Qatar and others related to contacts, ac- fection with the virus, and stresses the importance Bmoved to an intensive care unit as “a precaution cording to the offi cial Qatar News Agency (QNA). of adhering to the decision to prevent all forms of 80 on Australian liner care unit yesterday after his should he require ventilation The new cases have been put into quarantine and assembly and adhere to the procedures of domestic test positive for virus coronavirus symptoms wors- A still image from footage to aid his recovery”. are receiving the necessary medical care, QNA said. quarantine,” QNA added. ened, and his Downing Street released by 10 Downing Johnson, 55, tested positive More than 80 passengers and crew offi ce said he was still con- Street, the off ice of the for the virus on March 26. aboard an Australian cruise ship off scious. British prime minister, on His spokesman had earlier South America have tested positive Britain has no formal suc- April 3, shows Johnson in 10 refused to answer directly af- for the coronavirus, the cruise cession plan should the prime Downing Street in central ter being asked whether he GCO launches virus info service on WhatsApp company and off icials in Uruguay minister become incapaci- London giving an update on had pneumonia. announced yesterday. tated, but Johnson, 55, asked his condition. Raab, 46, the son of a Foreign Secretary Dominic Czech-born Jewish refugee he Government Communications Offi ce rus prevention and symptoms, the latest number 10,335 virus deaths Raab to deputise for him. are treated - at St Thomas’ who fl ed the Nazis in 1938, (GCO) yesterday launched a Coronavirus of cases, advice on staying at home, travel advice reported in the US Johnson was admitted to hospital, across the River was brought up in the south- TInformation Service on WhatsApp. The new and mythbusting. hospital on Sunday night and Thames from the Houses of ern English region of Buck- service, which is free-to-use, provides a central HE the Deputy Director of the Government Com- More than 10,000 people have died had been undergoing tests af- Parliament in central Lon- inghamshire and studied law source of accurate, trustworthy and up-to-date munications Offi ce for Media Aff airs, Sheikh Tham- of coronavirus complications in the ter suff ering persistent coro- don. at Oxford University before information about the coronavirus disease (Cov- er bin Hamad al-Thani, commented: “Maintaining United States since the outbreak navirus symptoms, including Johnson had received oxy- becoming a lawyer working id-19). the safety of citizens and residents in Qatar is our top began in late January, John Hopkins a high temperature, for more gen, a source said. on project fi nance, interna- The Coronavirus Information Service is an au- priority. To ensure that the public is kept informed University said yesterday. The than 10 days. “Over the course of this tional litigation and compe- tomated “chatbot” service that allows citizens during the crisis we have developed a user-friendly Baltimore-based university, which has Downing Street had said he afternoon, the condition tition law. and residents in Qatar to get answers to the most service to give people instant access the most cur- been keeping a running tally of global was in good spirits and still in of the Prime Minister has A karate black belt, he was common questions about coronavirus from the rent information on the virus. This includes the coronavirus numbers, said there are charge, though at about 6pm worsened and, on the advice appointed as foreign minis- Ministry of Public Health and the GCO 24 hours latest statistics from the Ministry of Public Health at least 347,003 confirmed infections (local time) he was moved of his medical team, he has ter in Johnson’s fi rst cabinet a day in six languages: Arabic, English, Urdu, and vital information about how people can protect in the US with 10,335 deaths. to an intensive care unit - been moved to the Intensive after the prime minister took Hindi, Nepali and Malayalam. The service will themselves and others. Our aim is to raise public where the most serious cases Care Unit at the hospital,” offi ce in July 2019.Page 11 provide information on topics such as coronavi- awareness in our community.” Page 3 Canadian army to aid Covid-19 fight ‘Exercise to stay fi t during work-from-home’ By Joey Aguilar my treadmill and indoor tram- Apart from eating healthy Staff Reporter poline for my daily routine, meals and taking vitamins, in- which helps me feel good,” said cluding vitamin D (since many al-Sayed, who is also the patron people have been advised to atar residents can do of Qatar Extreme Sports. stay indoors), al-Sayed under- simple fi tness workouts He stressed that the cur- lined the importance of having Qand exercise while at rent situation is the best time enough sleep, which helps the home, as well as taking nutri- to use fi tness equipment and do body to recuperate and boost tious food and vitamin supple- physical activities with proper athletic performance.