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Coronavirus in the Middle East

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Coronavirus Updates
Inside an emergency room at Rafik Hariri Hospital on Nov. 17, a medic wearing full protective gear checks a woman who might have the coronavirus. Beirut hospitals are reaching maximum capacity amid an influx of coronavirus patients.

Lebanon's Full Hospitals Turn Away Coronavirus Patients Amid Record Daily Cases

Jan 08, 2021
A coronavirus surge is overwhelming hospitals, leading doctors to tell families to care for sick loved ones at home instead. Health workers fear New Year's parties could have led to further spikes.
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Coronavirus Updates
Yehiya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza, pictured in 2017, is in stable condition, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.

Gaza's Hamas Leader Gets Coronavirus As Palestinian Territories' Cases Surge

Dec 01, 2020
Yehiya Sinwar has tested positive for the coronavirus as infections reach record levels in the Palestinian territories.
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A medic checks the temperature of a Syrian worshipper before entering the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus to attend Friday prayer on May 15. To try to slow the coronavirus outbreak, the Syrian government has banned mass prayers and asked Syrians to stay home

Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says

Jul 31, 2020
Medical workers in and outside the country say there's a lack of medicine and tests.
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People walk and exercise at a promenade along the Mediterranean Sea during the coronavirus pandemic in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 3. The Lebanese government has decided to reimpose restrictions after a rise in cases.

After A Spike In Infections, Lebanon Reimposes Strict Orders To Stay At Home

May 12, 2020
The Middle Eastern country had relatively few cases and had relaxed its shutdown.
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Cats overtake an empty tourist shop in Jordan's ancient city of Petra.

Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan's COVID-19 Lockdown

May 07, 2020
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Tour guide Mohammad Awwad by the Treasury in Petra, Jordan's biggest tourist destination.

'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return

May 06, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has done what even war did not — bring Jordan's vital travel industry to a halt, and with it, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers.
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Qatar charity workers prepare food parcels for migrant laborers living under quarantine on April 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic in Doha. A restaurant better known for fine dining has lent its facilities to Qatar Charity to feed migrant workers, of whom

Migrants Are Among The Worst Hit By COVID-19 In Saudi Arabia And Gulf Countries

May 05, 2020
Even with stringent lockdowns, the coronavirus has spread through migrant communities in some Middle Eastern countries where foreign workers live in cramped quarters.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Mannequins dressed in wedding gowns and wearing protective face masks in Gaza City in March. With wedding halls closed and public gatherings forbidden to prevent the spread of the virus, many couples have celebrated their marriage in alleyways and apartm

In Gaza, Coronavirus Sparks Wedding Fever

Apr 30, 2020
With wedding halls closed, Palestinians have saved big money with low-key parties.
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A pop-up bakery in the town of Shoubak, Jordan, offers traditional Ramadan dessert known as <em>qatayef</em> a day before the start of the holy month.

Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns

Apr 24, 2020
Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.
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Iranians shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on Monday. This week officials allowed major shopping areas to reopen, prompting a warning from Tehran's coronavirus task force.

Iran Hopes Slowing Rise Of COVID-19 Cases Means The Worst Is Over

Apr 23, 2020
Iranian officials say new coronavirus case numbers and deaths are lower than before, but they urge for an end to sanctions under these hard circumstances.
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An aerial picture shows the Galata Bridge and the Bosporus in Istanbul on Saturday, as the Turkish government imposed a two-day curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Turkey Will Try Another Weekend Curfew To Contain The New Coronavirus

Apr 14, 2020
Turkey is one of the hardest-hit countries in the Middle East, often reporting 4,000 or more new COVID-19 cases per day. The government hopes short-term stay-home measures will curb the outbreak.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A Syrian refugee camp in the town of Bar Elias, in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, in January 2019. Now, people fleeing war and calamity have an added worry with the coronavirus pandemic.

Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Fear Deportation For Seeking Coronavirus Test Or Care

Apr 06, 2020
Although people fleeing war or humanitarian crises know about the dangers of COVID-19, many are also worried about being persecuted if the disease spreads in their communities.
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An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man is questioned by an Israeli police officer as part of the government's measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, in the Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel, on Tuesday.

Israel's Defense And Spy Agencies Step Up Anti-Coronavirus Efforts

Apr 02, 2020
Usually quiet Israeli government agencies and contractors are going public with their battle against COVID-19.
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Jordanian soldiers keep watch in the capital Amman as Jordan takes measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

A Wedding In Jordan Leads To A Coronavirus Cluster And Closure Of A Major City

Mar 27, 2020
The Middle Eastern kingdom says 26 people tested positive for the virus after the large gathering, reportedly including a guest who flew in from Canada.
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The streets of Jordan's capital of Amman are seen empty after the start of a nationwide curfew on Saturday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Jordan Keeps Coronavirus In Check With One Of The World's Strictest Lockdowns

Mar 25, 2020
The Middle Eastern kingdom has forced most people to stay indoors, banned driving and even temporarily shut down grocery stores and pharmacies.
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