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Bahrainis Stranded in Mashhad: No Clean Clothes, Crowded Hotels and Penniless People
2020-03-02
Bahrainis stranded in the Iranian city of Mashhad are disappointed and frustrated. 1,300 Bahrainis are stuck there, not knowing what awaits them, or how to return to Bahrain or when. "We are in good health, but our situation is no longer good. We are in a confusing situation and we don't know what to do," they told Bahrain Mirror.
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What Bahraini Authorities Should Do in Fight against Coronavirus: Preserve Citizens' Dignity and Silence Voices of Dissonance
2020-02-29
The infectious disease consultant at the Military Hospital, Dr. Manaf Al-Qahtani, did well when he rejected the accusations made by loyalists against Shiite citizens claiming that they were the reason that the Coronavirus hit Bahrain.
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Situation Getting Harsher, Bahrainis no Longer Able to Express their Pain: Al-Wefaq
2020-02-28
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society stressed that the human rights, humanitarian and political situation in Bahrain today is darker and much worse.
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Civil Service Bureau: Paid Sick Leave for Public Employee under Quarantine
2020-02-28
The Civil Service Bureau confirmed that the statutes and regulations in force grant the government employee special paid leave regardless of the balance of his sick leave when the medical apparatuses of the Ministry of Health decide to subject him to quarantine or keep him at home for isolation reasons.
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Gulf States Ban Movement of GCC Nationals Using ID until Further Notice
2020-02-28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait decided to suspend the travel of all GCC citizens using the Identity Card until further notice, due to coronavirus outbreak.
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Fingerprint Scanning System Suspended for Two Weeks
2020-02-28
Bahrain's Civil Service Bureau yesterday ordered government departments to suspend the fingerprint scanning system used to track staff attendance for two weeks as a precautionary measure.
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Sheikh Abdulmohsen Mulla Atiya Al-Jamri Sentenced to One Year in Jail over Religious Lecture
2020-02-28
Bahraini court sentenced on Thursday (February 27, 2020) Shiite cleric Sheikh Abdulmohsen Mulla Atiya Al-Jamri to one year in jail over a religious sermon he delivered few weeks ago.
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Bahrainis who Used CPR to Travel Urged to Call Follow-up Office
2020-02-28
The Foreign Affairs Ministry pointed out to the temporary precautionary measures taken by Saudi Arabia to suspend the use of the national identity card for Saudi and GCC nationals to travel to or from Saudi Arabia.
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Urges Citizens Stuck in Iran to Register their details as Introduction to Evacuation
2020-02-28
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has begun implementing an evacuation plan for Bahraini nationals in Iran including screening and quarantine procedures, in response to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across Iranian cities.
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Royal Decree Renewing Appointment of Hisham Al Khalifa as Capital Governor for 4 Years
2020-02-28
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree 6/2020 renewing the appointment of Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa as Capital Governor for four years.
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Bahrain: 33 COVID-19 cases Showing Positive Signs of Recovery
2020-02-28
Bahrain's Ministry of Health confirmed seven new cases of the coronavirus, increasing the total number of infected individuals to 33.
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UAE Suspends Passenger Ferry Services with Iran over Coronavirus
2020-02-28
The United Arab Emirates has suspended passenger ferry services with Iran until further notice over coronavirus fears, the state news agency WAM said on Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry for Pilgrims over Coronavirus
2020-02-28
Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended visas for visits to Islam's holiest sites for the "umrah" pilgrimage, an unprecedented move triggered by coronavirus fears that raises questions over the annual hajj.
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Iraq Bans Public Gatherings on Coronavirus Fear; Travel Ban Totals Nine Countries
2020-02-28
Iraq on Wednesday banned public gatherings and barred entry by travelers from Kuwait and Bahrain because of the spread of the new coronavirus, prohibiting travel to or from a total of nine countries.
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Right to Return to Bahrain: Why Allocating Hotels Not Enough?
2020-02-28
Hundreds of Bahrainis are stuck in Iran and want to return to Bahrain, while others are being stacked at the Bahrain International Airport in inhuman conditions within the framework of measures supposed to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
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Things You should Know about Coronavirus, Is Gov't Doing its Duty in Combating this Deadly Virus?
2020-02-28
As two confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Bahrain, what should you know about this virus? What are the recommended preventive measures by the World Health Organization (WHO)? Can infected people be treated?
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Bahrain Suspends Flights to and from Iraq, Lebanon
2020-02-27
Bahrain announced the suspension of all flights to and from the Republic of Iraq and the Lebanese Republic until further notice, effective immediately.
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Despite Fears of Coronavirus Spreading, Formula One Says No Plans to Reschedule Bahrain Race
2020-02-27
Formula One chief, Chase Carey, insists that there are no plans to reschedule the upcoming Bahrain and Vietnam Grands Prix due to the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bahrain Registers Highest Coronavirus Cases with Respect to Population
2020-02-27
Bahrain announced 6 new coronavirus cases, bringing up the total number to 23. Bahrain has recorded the highest number of infected cases with respect to the population.
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Bahrain Closes Universities and Schools for Two Weeks
2020-02-27
In a precautionary measure to combat Coronavirus, Bahrain announced that all schools and universities will be closed for two weeks starting from Wednesday 26 February 2020.