Indian Covid-19 strain found in 3 Mideast countries: WHO
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WHO bats for more studies to understand spread of the Indian variant of the contagion
The new Covid-19 variant that is believed to have originated in India has already been reported in Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official told
Khaleej Times.
Dr. Amgad El Kholy, an epidemiologist with WHO, said the Indian variant was reported in three countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region and urged for more studies to understand the spread of this variant of the contagion.
“We need more targeted sequencing to be done - and to be shared - in India and elsewhere so we know how much of this variant is circulating,” said Dr. ElKholy while advocating adherence to preventive measures.
Skip to main content Below Deck and Kandi Burruss Spinoffs, Southern Charm - Summer House Mashup Among New NBCU Cable Shows
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Before NBC Universal’s upfront presentation on Monday to advertisers, the company announced dozens of new shows for Bravo, E!, USA Network, Oxygen and SYFY. In the press release, 33 new unscripted shows were announced along with 30 shows returning to the suite of channels.
Among the highlights is a new “Below Deck” spinoff, called “Below Deck Adventure,” which will premiere on Bravo early next year, and is set in the “glacial fjords of Norway.” Also on Bravo will be the tentatively titled “Kandi OLG Project,” premiering later this year, which will follow Kandi Burruss’ expanding Atlanta restaurant project. The much-Instagrammed “Summer House Winter Charm,” a mashup of the Bravo shows “Southern Charm” and “Summer House,” will debut on Bravo in the fall.
UK: Labour s Sadiq Khan re-elected as London mayor
AFP/London Filed on May 9, 2021 | Last updated on May 9, 2021 at 08.50 am
This continues a remarkable journey for the Pakistani immigrant bus driver s son, who became the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital when initially elected in 2016.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who won re-election Saturday (May 8), has risen from humble roots to spar with prime ministers and presidents since taking charge of the British capital five years ago.
The 50-year-old politician from the main opposition Labour party, a former human rights lawyer brought up on a London public housing complex, won a second stint at City Hall with victory over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.
Eid Al Fitr 2021: Police warn against buying fireworks through social media
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Police warned about the practice of illegal buying and selling of fireworks during celebrations.
Abu Dhabi parents have been warned about the dangers of their children buying fireworks from social media sites that try to exploit small children and teenagers by providing them with fireworks at very low prices.
Abu Dhabi Police explained that playing with fireworks begins with entertainment and excitement but it ends up in tragedy, as these explosives can cause damage to the eyes, loss of vision, and house fires.
Officials have called on families to be wary of the fireworks as they may harm their children during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations. The force also warned about the practice of illegal buying and selling of fireworks on various occasions.