India has become the 60th country to authorize the use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus, and the vaccine is now approved in countries with a total population of 3 billion, or 40 percent of the world s population, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Monday
Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright on Sunday. The shooting sparked riots in an area already in turmoil over the trial for the death of George Floyd
Rise in number of patients in hospital wards and ICUs signs of an impending danger: Minister By: ONA The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus held a media briefing on Monday. Muscat: The Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic held a media briefing at the Diplomatic Club on Monday where editors from Oman News Agency (ONA), Oman TV and other mass media received updates. Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, member of the Supreme Committee, said that His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik formed the COVID-19 Supreme Committee at an early stage of coronavirus’s outbreak at a global level. He noted that the Supreme Committee took prompt action to safeguard public health, namely by issuing decisions aimed to curb the spread of the virus and keep it in minimum levels in Oman.
Samson s stunning ton in vain as Punjab Kings clinch thriller By: ANI Mumbai: Sanju Samson s fighting hundred went in vain as Arshdeep Singh held his nerves in the final over to help Punjab Kings register a thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede on Monday. KL Rahul s calm and composed knock, aided by Deepak Hooda s belligerent hitting, helped Punjab Kings post 221 in the allotted 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan Royals fell just five runs short of the target to clinch the game. With Ben Stokes back in the hut, Jos Buttler and Samson had revived Rajasthan Royals innings before the English batsman lost the plot and got out in the eighth over.
Hospital beds under stress as COVID-19 cases surge in Oman By: Times News Service As much as 96 per cent of all intensive care beds are now occupied by COVID patients. Muscat: With a rising number of hospitalisations and ICU admissions due to the COVID-19, just 14 beds are available in intensive care units (ICUs) across the country. As 751 patients were taken to hospitals, the number of admissions in the ICUs rose to 234. The highest figure during the pandemic so far was reached on 11 April, 2021. 96 per cent of all beds in intensive care are now occupied by COVID patients. The total number of cases in the country stands at 173,029, inclusive of 153,986 recoveries and 1,789 deaths.
A day-long clampdown by Myanmar s security forces killed 82 people in a town near Yangon, the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners monitoring group reported on Saturday
A thick layer of ash covered large parts of St. Vincent on Saturday after the Caribbean island’s only active volcano erupted after decades of inactivity
Essential foodstuffs in Oman to attract zero per cent VAT By: Times News Service Generous exemption basket to help support decent standard of living in Oman. Muscat: Items such as vegetables, food grains, fruits, poultry, and dairy will be subject to zero percent Value Added Tax (VAT) once it comes into effect on 16 April. Some 488 essential items have been listed by the Ministry of Finance as those which will not be taxed under VAT. They include garlic, potatoes (fresh and frozen), carrots, dates, avocados, mangoes, oranges, lemons, grapes, pineapple, varieties of fish, wheat, and rice. Also on the list are mineral water, sugar, salt, meats, poultry, dairy products, fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits, coffee beans, tea, cardamom, grains, olive oil, baby food products, and bread. Other items included on the list are medicines and medical equipment and life-saving drugs.