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Country narrative: Tunisia
March 3, 2020
Tunisia reported its first case – a 40-year-old Tunisian man who had returned from Italy by boat on February 27.
March 4
The first – and so far only – case is a Tunisian man who arrived from Italy by boat on February 27. It now turns out that the boat was a…
Country narrative: Syria
March 11, 2020
Syria continues to deny that anyone in the country has coronavirus but on Tuesday the official news agency did admit to some suspected cases. It said 34 people had been tested, though all proved negative. These included a woman at al-Mouwasat University…
Country narrative: Sudan
March 14, 2020
A 50-year-old man who died in Khartoum on Thursday was confirmed on Friday as Sudan's first – and so far only – coronavirus case. He is said to have visited the UAE at the beginning of this month.
March 19
The World Health Organisation reported a second case…
Country narrative: Saudi Arabia
February 27, 2020
Saudi Arabia, which has so far not reported any coronavirus cases, announced that for the time being foreigners will not be allowed to enter the kingdom on religious visits. It also announced that tourists from countries where…
Country narrative: Qatar
February 27, 2020
Qatar has ordered the evacuation of its citizens from Iran (and appears to be helping evacuate Kuwaitis too). So far, Qatar has no confirmed cases but that may change as a result of the evacuation.
February 28
Qatar has evacuated an unspecified number of…
Country narrative: Palestine
March 5, 2020
Four suspected cases are reported among people staying at a hotel in Beit Jala, near Bethlehem. These are not included in today's tally because they are still unconfirmed.
March 6
The first seven cases were confirmed on Thursday – in…
Country narrative: Oman
February 25, 2020
The first two cases were reported by the Health Ministry on Monday: two Omani women returning from Iran. Both are said to be stable and in quarantine. Two more cases (again linked to travel to Iran) were reported on Tuesday, bringing…
Country narrative: Morocco
March 4, 2020
Morocco reported its first coronavirus case on Tuesday – a Moroccan citizen who arrived from Italy.
March 5
Morocco reported its second case on Thursday morning – a Moroccan woman who lives in Italy. She is reported to have arrived in…
Country narrative: Libya
March 24, 2020
Neither of the two main factions has reported any coronavirus cases but both are taking precautions. The UN-backed Government of National Accord has ordered the closure of restaurants and cafes and banned gatherings for parties, weddings and funerals. On…
Country narrative: Lebanon
February 25, 2020
The health minister confirmed on Friday that a woman who arrived the previous day on a flight from the Iranian city of Qom had the virus. She was taken directly to hospital and quarantined after showing symptoms on the plane. Two others from…
ARAB ART ONLINE: Susan Hefuna: Al Sabr Gamil (Patience is Beautiful) 2007. Ink stained on wood 140 x 170 cm. More information | Click to enlarge
