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Saudi medical study launched to test the effectiveness of plasma in treating COVID-19
A number of Saudi health and research centers have launched a study to test therapeutic options to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by using plasma from recovered patients. The study aims to test the effectiveness of plasma in treating
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Saudi Ministry approves labor guidance for private sector
The Saudi Ministry of Labour and Social Development has issued guidance on relations between workers and private business owners during the coronavirus pandemic. It allows private businesses to reduce working hours and cut
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Saudi Arabia receives repatriated nationals from Berlin
A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight carrying Saudi nationals from Berlin has landed in Riyadh, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to repatriate its stranded citizens because of the coronavirus outbreak. The returnees arrived at the King Khalid
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COVID-19 remedy rumors give false sense of security, warn doctors
Out of the fear and despair generated by the coronavirus, people are clinging to a shred of hope to feel safe, believing and turning to any means to
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Saudi Arabia to carry out community testing to curb COVID-19
The Saudi Ministry of Health has taken another step in its fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by introducing community testing
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Field hospital set up in Makkah as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
A field hospital has been set up in Makkah to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the area, as numbers continue to rise. With a
Read MoreUS-Saudi business group hosts meeting to discuss B20 COVID-19 initiative
The US-Saudi Arabian Business Council hosted a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday to discuss the B20’s COVID-19 initiative, which addresses the economic effects of the pandemic. The meeting aimed to raise awareness of the efforts
Read MoreIntermittent fasting: The health trend Muslims have been practicing for centuries
Muslims have been practicing eating patterns similar to intermittent fasting for centuries. Intermittent fasting has been around for over five decades and there are different forms. It is a popular health and fitness trend, with people using it
Read MoreOzone technology used to sterilize holy sites in Makkah during COVID-19 outbreak
The General Presidency for the Affairs of Two Holy Mosques has announced that it is using ozone technology to sterilize the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in Makkah as part of its ongoing precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The
Read MoreSaudi research grants target COVID-19 pandemic
Almost 40 research grants have been awarded under a funding initiative by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in support of global and local efforts to counter the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative aims to invest in the
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