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Village celebrates return of HIV-free Reham

September 4, 2013

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Jeddah, Sep 4: Thirteen-year-old Reham Al-Hekami, the victim of an HIV-contaminated blood transfusion at Jazan Public Hospital, returned to her hometown in the southern region on Monday after receiving intensive treatment at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh.

Mazhara village celebrated her arrival with a large number of people, including friends and relatives, present at King Abdullah Airport in Jazan to receive her. Blood tests at reputable international laboratories have proven that she is now HIV-free, hospital sources said.

“We are extremely happy that Reham has returned to her family and friends in good health,” said Abdullah Al-Suwaid, deputy governor of Jazan, who was present at the airport to receive her.

He said Jazan Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Nasser has ordered that Reham’s family be given a house. “The governor has followed the case of Reham from the beginning,” he said.

Speaking to reporters on her arrival in Jazan, Reham said she was happy to have recovered so quickly and was looking forward to seeing her school friends. She thanked all those who prayed for her good health.

“Reham is now in good health and is in high spirits,” said her uncle Ali Al-Hekami. He thanked the government and King Faisal Hospital for the good care extended to his niece.

Reham became popular after national and international media highlighted her case.

The Ministry of Health had fired a number of officials at Jazan Public Hospital, including the hospital’s director general, medical director and laboratory and blood bank manager. The latter was also fined SR10,000.

The ministry had described the incident as a “huge mistake” and apologized to “the girl, her parents, family and Saudi society” for the pain inflicted on the girl.

People across the Kingdom expressed their happiness at the safe return of Reham from hospital. “Thank God for your safety. Mazhara village welcomes you and may God protect you from all evil,” said Abdullah Ibrahim Jahfali.

While congratulating Reham and her family, Ahmed Shehry, a Saudi, urged the government to take strict measures to end medical errors and urged hospitals and doctors to do their best to save lives. “Enough is enough for medical errors in the Kingdom,” he said.

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Agencies
May 1,2020

Saudi Arabia has initiated refund of work visa fee to foreigners unable to travel to the Kingdom due to the suspension of international flights in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic.

Several work visas were cancelled, following which the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the refund. The cancellation and refunding of the stamped visas will be considered effective from the date of issuance of the royal decree on March 18, reported Saudi Gazette.

As a precautionary measure to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Kingdom suspended all international flight. The ministry of health in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced 1,325 new Covid-19 coronavirus cases and 169 recoveries. With this, the total number of cases in the Kingdom now stands at 21,402, while recoveries stand at 2,953, as on Wednesday reported KT.

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Agencies
June 5,2020

Dubai, Jun 5: A new set of coronavirus guidelines for UAE hotels has been published by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.

The guidelines, released late Thursday, require all employees to be tested for Covid-19 before reopening, and to be re-tested every 15 days.

Hotels are expected to provide an infrared thermometer and thermal camera, with employee temperatures to be tested several times per working day.

Any guest or employee showing coronavirus symptoms will not be permitted to enter hotel facilities, the guidelines stress.

Hotels must also leave a 24-hour gap between guests leaving a room, and the next guests arriving.

Facilities such as restaurants, cafes, gyms, swimming pools and beaches in hotels will resume operation under a minimum capacity.

Customers must have their temperatures taken before they enter.

The working hours of restaurants and cafes will be from 6am until 9pm, allowing four people to sit at the same table with 2.5 metres left between tables. Menus must be sterilised after each use.

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April 25,2020

Apr 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his counterparts from Qatar, the UAE, Niger, Palestine and Czech Republic and held discussions around the coronavirus infection.

In conversation with Qatar Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Jaishankar discussed their experience of dealing with coronavirus infection and also thanked him for taking care of the Indian community.

"A cordial conversation with FM @MBA_AlThani_ of #Qatar. Discussed our #coronavirus experiences. Thanked him for taking care of the Indian community. Such challenging times will only further strengthen our friendship," he said in a tweet.

Jaishankar also spoke to United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed.

"Pandemics further highlight the need for international cooperation. Few better examples than our relationship with #UAE. Applaud the generosity of spirit and clarity of policy that has characterised its approach. Thank HH @ABZayed for the warm conversation today," he said in another tweet.

Jaishankar also spoke to Niger Foreign Minister Kalla Ankourao and assured him of India's support in meeting the coronavirus challenge, including medicines.

"Just spoke with FM @kallaankourao of #Niger. Assured him of India's support in meeting the #coronavirus challenge, including medicines. Discussed its global implications in the context of the United Nations," he tweeted.

Jaishankar also discussed the coronavirus situation with Palestine Foreign Minister Riad Al Malki. "Welcomed speaking with FM Riad Al Malki of #Palestine. Discussed the #coronavirus situation. Assured him of Indian medical assistance," he said in a tweet.

He also exchanged experiences on coronavirus response with Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek.

The minister said the two leaders agreed that there are valuable lessons for international cooperation.

"Glad to catch up with FM @TPetricek of #CzechRepublic. Exchanged our experiences on #coronavirus response. Agreed that there are valuable lessons for international cooperation. Look forward to keeping in touch," he said in a tweet.

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