TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 6 How China can take the lead on protecting nature after COVID-19 INSTAGRAM Bahrain to decide /nobmedia 8 future of sports LINKEDIN WEDNESDAY newsofbahrain APRIL 2020 events on July 1 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8442 Bahrain will decide 38444692 whether to resume FACEBOOK its national sports /nobmedia competitions or cancel MAIL them on July 1. [email protected] P12 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s money supply jumps 7pc: CBB 5 BUSINESS WORLD 8 UK PM in intensive care, given oxygen support Fifth COVID-19 death in Bahrain TDT | Manama he Ministry of Health Tannounced last night the death of a 70-year-old An enduring fight! Bahraini national, who was a registered active case of the Drive-through testing, requiring face masks in public, extension coronavirus (COVID-19). The deceased male was on previous measures among new steps to combat COVID-19 suffering from underlying TDT | Manama and chronic health problems, ed that home-made masks must the Health Ministry said. He he National Taskforce for meet the standards outlined on was placed in isolation and Combatting the Coronavi- the Ministry’s website. received extensive 24-hour Trus (COVID-19) announced Al Zayani noted that certain treatment from a specialised yesterday several new measures measures that were enacted since medical team. to mitigate the spread of the dis- last month and originally sched- His passing marked the ease in Bahrain. uled to continue until tomorrow, fifth death related to the Among them are the introduc- April 9, are now to be enforced for coronavirus in Bahrain. tion of drive-through testing at two more weeks until April 23. The Health Ministry ex- Bahrain International Conven- Among these, are the closure pressed its heartfelt con- tion and Exhibition Centre, the of movie theatres, sports centres, dolences to the individual’s requirement of all citizens and private swimming pools, shisha family at this difficult time. residents to wear face masks cafes, salons and tourist locations, The Ministry highlighted when in public, and a two-week and the limitation of restaurant that, excluding three cases, extension of certain measures services to delivery and takeout, all other 341 active COVID-19 that have already been in place to name a few. cases remain stable, and all since last month. For his part, Lt. Col. Al Qahtani patients continue to receive These were revealed at a press stressed that requiring citizens treatment following guide- conference last night at the and residents to wear face masks lines provided by the World Crown Prince Centre for Train- in public will help greatly in curb- Health Organisation (WHO). ing and Medical Research. ing the spread of COVID-19. He The total tested in the In attendance were Minis- also underscored the impact of Kingdom has reached 50,320. ter of Health Faeqa bint Saeed contact tracing on reducing the Al Saleh; Minister of Industry, spread of the virus. Commerce and Tourism Zayed Meanwhile, Dr. Al Salman re- Legal steps to be R. Al Zayani; Infectious Diseases viewed the health status of active Consultant and Microbiologist cases. taken against at Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) In light of yesterday’s an- rumour-monger Hospital and National Taskforce nouncements, HRH the Crown TDT | Manama for Combating COVID-19 member Prince stressed that Bahrain’s Lt. Col. Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani; and enduring priority remains the Infectious and Internal Diseases health and safety of all in the he Ministry of Interior consultant at Salmaniya Medical Kingdom. Tannounced yesterday Complex Dr. Jameela Al Salman. HRH the Crown Prince under- that it is taking legal steps The announcements followed lined that the National Taskforce against a Bahraini woman a remote meeting held earlier is doubling its dedicated efforts to for circulating false infor- yesterday of the Government combat COVID-19 – efforts which mation about home delivery Executive Committee, chaired continue in tandem with an inte- workers being infected with by His Royal Highness Prince grated, proactive approach across the coronavirus (COVID-19). Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Kingdom’s government, un- The Ministry stressed to Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme der the leadership of His Majesty seek information only from Commander and First Deputy the King. official sources and ignore Prime Minister. HRH the Crown Prince high- rumours. Health Minister Al Saleh not- lighted the strength of Bahrain’s Strict penalties have ed that Bahrain will continue to telecommunications infrastruc- been announced for any- overcome all challenges present- ture, which has allowed for seam- body spreading false reports ed by the virus with the contin- At the Press conference yesterday, from left, were Dr. Al Salman, Minister Al Zayani, Minister Al Saleh and Dr. Al Qahtani less communication and efficien- amidst the current crisis in- ued support of His Majesty King cy across all governorates. volving COVID-19. Hamad Al Khalifa, who directed access to COVID-19 testing, and Industry Minister Al Zayani and residents to wear face masks HRH the Crown Prince remind- free COVID-19 treatment for all announced the introduction of detailed additional precautionary when in public. ed all in the Kingdom of their citizens and residents. drive-through testing at Bahrain measures introduced by the Gov- Al Zayani said that face masks shared responsibility to contrib- Al Saleh noted that the King- International Convention and ernment Executive Committee, will be made available in phar- ute towards national efforts to dom will continue to increase Exhibition Centre. which includes obliging citizens macies and shops, and highlight- combat the spread of COVID-19. DON’T MISS IT GCC Interior Ministers Consulate General in Jeddah facilitates citizens’ return ‘A source of The Consulate General of the hold remote meeting Kingdom of Bahrain in Jeddah, 02 pride’ in cooperation with the relevant TDT | Manama Gulf region, and maintain the authorities, facilitated yesterday Interior Minister safety of all GCC citizens and the return of Bahraini citizens in hails efforts of he Interior Ministers of residents. Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and Taif in the Gulf Cooperation During the meeting, its Saudi Arabia through King Fahad 04 contact-tracing Council member coun- participants highlighted the Causeway. This was done after taking T the necessary health measures prior team tries held their 37th meeting importance of enhancing the last night through video con- cooperation and coordina- to their return. Consul General to Jeddah Ebrahim M. Al Meslimani, ferencing, chaired by UAE tion in police and security Airline shutdown noted the constant keenness of the work of GCC to cost Middle East Deputy Prime Minister and member coun- Consulate General on taking all the 05 0.9 million jobs, Minister of the Interior Gen- tries, to serve their common necessary measures and facilities to eral Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al interests. ensure the safe return of Bahraini says IATA Report Nahyan. The meeting also discussed citizens in the Western Province of The meeting was organised several issues and topics on Saudi Arabia. He extended his sincere 210 fils (includes VAT) to highlight the keenness of its agenda related to joint thanks and gratitude to the relevant GCC leaders to strengthen the security, as well as how to authorities in Bahrain and Saudi for Gulf security system, as well enhance the security and their cooperation. Left, a citizen’s as develop its existing insti- police work of GCC states, temperature is checked as part of tutions, protect the security combat crime and achieve health measures conducted prior to and stability of the Arabian regional security. their return. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 02 HRH the Prime Minister• issues directives to study suitable mechanisms to reward those in medical ‘A source of pride’ field for their dedication and commitment HRH the Premier pays tribute to medical, nursing professionals as they preserve Bahrain’s health security TDT | Manama tended congratulations to all the affiliates of the health sector is Royal Highness the on World Health Day, stressing Prime Minister Prince The government that the world recalls with pride HKhalifa bin Salman Al has been keen on the great efforts and roles of the Khalifa paid tribute yesterday strengthening the medical and nursing staff for the to medical and nursing profes- health infrastructure, sake of ensuring the health and sionals, as well as volunteers in safety of everyone. the Kingdom, for their keenness as well as upgrading HRH the Premier expressed to answer the call of duty and and developing the pride in the high sense of pat- be in the frontline of preserving health sector in riotism showcased by all Bah- Bahrain’s health security. accordance with an rainis, who rallied together to HRH the Premier was speak- ambitious strategy volunteer and serve the nation ing as he received, at his pal - aimed at improving in order to overcome the chal- ace in Riffa, Supreme Council public health and lenge created by the spread for Health (SCH) president and of COVID-19, and deal with it National Taskforce for Com- enhancing the quality with awareness and responsi- batting Coronavirus (COVID-19) of services. bility, commensurate with the chairman Lieutenant-General HRH THE PRIME MINISTER requirements of the current Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Ab- phase. dulla Al Khalifa. HRH the Premier stressed that The SCH president expressed HRH the Premier said that the health system in Bahrain has his sincere thanks and appre- Bahrain boasts distinguished HRH the Prime Minister during his meeting proven its merit and its ability ciation to His Majesty King national medical profession- to deal with the requirements Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the als who are a source of pride of the current crisis, which, he government, led by HRH the for everyone, and they deserve said, is the fruitful outcome of Prime Minister, and HRH Prince thanks and appreciation.