Qatar University (QU) is exerting great efforts in collaboration with related entities, in particular the Ministry of Public Health, to create a research platform to identify the nature of the novel coronavirus disease and determine its genome sequence in addition to finding quick solutions for early detection of the infection. 

This was highlighted by Dr Sawsan Zughaier from QU’s College of Medicine while speaking to Qatar Television yesterday.

“Besides, we are working on creating a vaccine and treatment from the antibodies extracted from the plasma of the recovered persons. Work is also on to be ready and prevent any potential disruption of the supply chain of related medical supplies. Qatar has provided excellent infrastructure for scientific research, and it is our duty to utilise this for the benefit and development of the country,” she stressed.

Ministry shuts down bookstore

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has shut down a bookstore on Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Street for 15 days, which can be renewed, for violating regulations pertaining to the opening hours of shops. 

The timings were announced by the MoCI as part of the efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country, the ministry tweeted yesterday.

Kuwait nod for expats’ outbound flights

The Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said yesterday that airliners could operate outbound flights for the expatriate community in Kuwait, QNA reported. All airliners will schedule flights for several destinations in accordance with the cabinet decision made on April 9, affirmed the directorate in a statement carried by Kuna. The DGCA will co-ordinate to schedule the flights for expatriates eager to travel back to home countries.