13 may 2020
The Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Wednesday evening announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths among Palestinians in the diaspora has risen to 1,445 and 77 respectively.
The ministry said in a statement that there were 1,445 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, 77 fatalities and 649 recovery cases among Palestinians in the diaspora.
Providing more details, the ministry said that three more Palestinians tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the US states of California, Chicago and Michigan, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Palestinians in this country to 741.
It added that 28 Palestinian COVID-19 patients have recovered in Los Angeles and California states, raising the total number of recovered cases to 273, while the total deaths among Palestinians in this country stood at 48.
In Qatar, the number of COVID-19 Palestinian patients increased from 80 to 118, including 93 active cases and 25 others who recovered.
In the United Arab Emirates, 21 Palestinians were confirmed to have contracted the virus in this country, raising the total confirmed cases among the Palestinian community to 44.
Besides, two Palestinians, a woman and a man, each aged 52, died due to the virus, raising the total number of COVID-19 fatalities among the Palestinian community in this country to eight.
Two deaths from coronavirus among the Palestinian community in the United Arab Emirates
Two deaths from coronavirus were reported today among the Palestinian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
It said in a statement that Jalal Mohammad Abu Shadik, 52, and a 52-year-old woman who was not identified were the latest victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Another member of the Palestinian community in the UAE identified as Ahmad Mahmoud Darwish, 46, also died yesterday of coronavirus in the city of Al-Ain.
With the new deaths, the total number among the Palestinian expatriates around the world is 76.
The ministry said in a statement that there were 1,445 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, 77 fatalities and 649 recovery cases among Palestinians in the diaspora.
Providing more details, the ministry said that three more Palestinians tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the US states of California, Chicago and Michigan, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Palestinians in this country to 741.
It added that 28 Palestinian COVID-19 patients have recovered in Los Angeles and California states, raising the total number of recovered cases to 273, while the total deaths among Palestinians in this country stood at 48.
In Qatar, the number of COVID-19 Palestinian patients increased from 80 to 118, including 93 active cases and 25 others who recovered.
In the United Arab Emirates, 21 Palestinians were confirmed to have contracted the virus in this country, raising the total confirmed cases among the Palestinian community to 44.
Besides, two Palestinians, a woman and a man, each aged 52, died due to the virus, raising the total number of COVID-19 fatalities among the Palestinian community in this country to eight.
Two deaths from coronavirus among the Palestinian community in the United Arab Emirates
Two deaths from coronavirus were reported today among the Palestinian community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
It said in a statement that Jalal Mohammad Abu Shadik, 52, and a 52-year-old woman who was not identified were the latest victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Another member of the Palestinian community in the UAE identified as Ahmad Mahmoud Darwish, 46, also died yesterday of coronavirus in the city of Al-Ain.
With the new deaths, the total number among the Palestinian expatriates around the world is 76.
11 may 2020
The Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Monday evening announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths among Palestinians in the diaspora has risen to 1,381 and 74 respectively.
The ministry said in a statement that there were 1,381 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, 74 fatalities and 608 recovery cases among Palestinians in the diaspora.
Providing more details, the ministry said that eight more Palestinians in the US tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The confirmed new cases were identified as seven Palestinians, one of whom is in the intensive care unit, in New Jersey, and one in Michigan.
In Brazil, the number of COVID-19 Palestinian patients in that country increased to 19, including 13 cases who recovered.
In Norway, the ministry pointed out that the number of Palestinians infected with the novel coronavirus in that country totaled 21, including 13 cases who have recovered.
The ministry said in a statement that there were 1,381 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, 74 fatalities and 608 recovery cases among Palestinians in the diaspora.
Providing more details, the ministry said that eight more Palestinians in the US tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The confirmed new cases were identified as seven Palestinians, one of whom is in the intensive care unit, in New Jersey, and one in Michigan.
In Brazil, the number of COVID-19 Palestinian patients in that country increased to 19, including 13 cases who recovered.
In Norway, the ministry pointed out that the number of Palestinians infected with the novel coronavirus in that country totaled 21, including 13 cases who have recovered.
8 may 2020
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said today it was urgently seeking $93.4 million for its response to COVID-19 in the areas of health care, sanitation and hygiene and education over the next three months.
The required amount is an update from the Agency's earlier appeal, with a large portion of the funding aimed at covering cash and food assistance to this particularly vulnerable population, as the socio-economic consequences of the public health crisis continue to weigh heavily on households.
Since the start of the crisis, the Agency has worked diligently to deliver essential, lifesaving services to Palestine refugees throughout the Middle East.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been distributed to thousands of front line health staff, triage systems have been introduced in all health centres to screen patients with respiratory symptoms and minimize contact with other patients, non-critical health services have been suspended and telemedicine and door-to-door delivery of medicine and food were introduced to reduce foot traffic at health clinics and food distribution centres.
In order to ensure the continuity of education to over 530,000 students enrolled in UNRWA schools and 8,270 young people in vocational centres, the Agency Education in Emergencies (EiE) approach, developed in response to conflicts in Syria and Gaza, has been adjusted to the COVID-19 crisis and implemented. To avoid any additional public health hazard, sanitation works and solid waste collection have continued in all camps, and protective measures for sanitation workers have increased. The Agency is continuing its vital food and cash assistance programs for the most vulnerable.
"We have seen how the crisis is disproportionally hitting the poorest and most destitute communities around the world. This is sadly also true for Palestine refugees who are amongst the most vulnerable populations in the Middle East," said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. "Most refugees UNRWA serves live under the poverty line and lack the safety net needed to absorb the financial and medical shocks created by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now facing devastating consequences to their physical, social and economic wellbeing."
The UNRWA emergency appeal will work to prevent a disastrous situation that could leave thousands of lives in the balance and will protect against the most severe impacts of the pandemic by providing basic needs such as food, water and lifesaving health care and preventing against further deterioration to refugees' health and socio-economic safety.
"As long as the global crisis persists, UNRWA will continue to adapt the way it works so that it responds to the needs and expectations of Palestine refugees. I count on the solidarity of the international community to help us ensure Palestine refugees remain safe and able to weather the economic storm that could push this vulnerable community to the brink of disaster. This could trigger more instability in an already volatile region," said Lazzarini.
The required amount is an update from the Agency's earlier appeal, with a large portion of the funding aimed at covering cash and food assistance to this particularly vulnerable population, as the socio-economic consequences of the public health crisis continue to weigh heavily on households.
Since the start of the crisis, the Agency has worked diligently to deliver essential, lifesaving services to Palestine refugees throughout the Middle East.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been distributed to thousands of front line health staff, triage systems have been introduced in all health centres to screen patients with respiratory symptoms and minimize contact with other patients, non-critical health services have been suspended and telemedicine and door-to-door delivery of medicine and food were introduced to reduce foot traffic at health clinics and food distribution centres.
In order to ensure the continuity of education to over 530,000 students enrolled in UNRWA schools and 8,270 young people in vocational centres, the Agency Education in Emergencies (EiE) approach, developed in response to conflicts in Syria and Gaza, has been adjusted to the COVID-19 crisis and implemented. To avoid any additional public health hazard, sanitation works and solid waste collection have continued in all camps, and protective measures for sanitation workers have increased. The Agency is continuing its vital food and cash assistance programs for the most vulnerable.
"We have seen how the crisis is disproportionally hitting the poorest and most destitute communities around the world. This is sadly also true for Palestine refugees who are amongst the most vulnerable populations in the Middle East," said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. "Most refugees UNRWA serves live under the poverty line and lack the safety net needed to absorb the financial and medical shocks created by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now facing devastating consequences to their physical, social and economic wellbeing."
The UNRWA emergency appeal will work to prevent a disastrous situation that could leave thousands of lives in the balance and will protect against the most severe impacts of the pandemic by providing basic needs such as food, water and lifesaving health care and preventing against further deterioration to refugees' health and socio-economic safety.
"As long as the global crisis persists, UNRWA will continue to adapt the way it works so that it responds to the needs and expectations of Palestine refugees. I count on the solidarity of the international community to help us ensure Palestine refugees remain safe and able to weather the economic storm that could push this vulnerable community to the brink of disaster. This could trigger more instability in an already volatile region," said Lazzarini.
Minister of Health, Mai Alkaila, said today that half of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Palestine have fully recovered, 37 new recoveries were recorded during the past 24 hours.
She said in a press release that 22 recoveries were confirmed in the Jerusalem governorate, seven in Ramallah, six in Hebron, and two in the Gaza Strip.
Alkaila said the total number of recoveries in Palestine now stands at 282, representing 51.5 percent of the 457 coronavirus cases in the country.
She added that all the cases in the quarantine and treatment centers are in a stable health condition, and that no one is in the ICU.
In the meantime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said confirmed three more cases of COVID-19 for Palestinian nationals in the United States, bringing up the total number of cases to 717.
The ministry also confirmed two more cases among the Palestinian community in Turkey, bringing total to 15.
She said in a press release that 22 recoveries were confirmed in the Jerusalem governorate, seven in Ramallah, six in Hebron, and two in the Gaza Strip.
Alkaila said the total number of recoveries in Palestine now stands at 282, representing 51.5 percent of the 457 coronavirus cases in the country.
She added that all the cases in the quarantine and treatment centers are in a stable health condition, and that no one is in the ICU.
In the meantime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said confirmed three more cases of COVID-19 for Palestinian nationals in the United States, bringing up the total number of cases to 717.
The ministry also confirmed two more cases among the Palestinian community in Turkey, bringing total to 15.
5 may 2020
A Palestinian expatriate resident of Saudi Arabia identified as Abdul Rahman Mohammad Odeh, 64, has died today of coronavirus, the fourth fatality among Palestinians in Saudi Arabia, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
Three new corona cases were also confirmed among Palestinians in Saudi Arabia raising total to 13.
It said Odeh’s death raised the number of worldwide diaspora Palestinians who died of coronavirus to 70, in addition to 1286 cases most of them in the United States where one more Palestinian expatriate has died today.
A total of 525 Palestinian patients in the diaspora have recovered.
Three new corona cases were also confirmed among Palestinians in Saudi Arabia raising total to 13.
It said Odeh’s death raised the number of worldwide diaspora Palestinians who died of coronavirus to 70, in addition to 1286 cases most of them in the United States where one more Palestinian expatriate has died today.
A total of 525 Palestinian patients in the diaspora have recovered.
An American Palestinian identified as Azzam Albou, 58, from Chicago, has died of coronavirus making him the 45th victim of the disease in the United States, today said the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
It said that with the death of Albou, the number of corona-related deaths among the Palestinian communities around the world has reached 69.
It said that with the death of Albou, the number of corona-related deaths among the Palestinian communities around the world has reached 69.
4 may 2020
Palestine confirmed Monday night eight new coronavirus cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the occupied territories to 532.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced that eight Palestinians tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
The eight new cases were identified as three Palestinian workers who work inside Israel and five others who came in contact with them.
Six of the eight cases are residents of As-Samou' town, south of Hebron city, another as a resident of Hebron city and another as a resident of Adh-Dhahiriya city, southwest of Hebron city.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths among Palestinians in the diaspora has risen to 1,275 and 68 respectively, while 512 Palestinian patients in the diaspora have recovered so forth.
Providing more details, the ministry said that six more Palestinians were infected with the deadly virus in the US states of Florida, New Jersey and Michigan.
It also announced the first death due to COVID-19 among the Palestinian community in the US. The fatality was identified as an elderly man, in his 70s, who resides in Florida.
In Norway, the ministry confirmed that another Palestinian expatriate tested positive for the virus, raising the total confirmed cases among the Palestinian community in this country to 10. Their health condition was described as stable.
According to the ministry statement, the first two novel coronavirus cases were confirmed among the Palestinian community in Belarus. They were identified as a Palestinian expatriate and his daughter.
Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced that eight Palestinians tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the southern West Bank district of Hebron.
The eight new cases were identified as three Palestinian workers who work inside Israel and five others who came in contact with them.
Six of the eight cases are residents of As-Samou' town, south of Hebron city, another as a resident of Hebron city and another as a resident of Adh-Dhahiriya city, southwest of Hebron city.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths among Palestinians in the diaspora has risen to 1,275 and 68 respectively, while 512 Palestinian patients in the diaspora have recovered so forth.
Providing more details, the ministry said that six more Palestinians were infected with the deadly virus in the US states of Florida, New Jersey and Michigan.
It also announced the first death due to COVID-19 among the Palestinian community in the US. The fatality was identified as an elderly man, in his 70s, who resides in Florida.
In Norway, the ministry confirmed that another Palestinian expatriate tested positive for the virus, raising the total confirmed cases among the Palestinian community in this country to 10. Their health condition was described as stable.
According to the ministry statement, the first two novel coronavirus cases were confirmed among the Palestinian community in Belarus. They were identified as a Palestinian expatriate and his daughter.
3 may 2020
Minister of Health Mai Alkaila confirmed today two more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jerusalem, which brings up the total number of confirmed cases in the Palestine to 522.
Speaking during the daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in Ramallah, Alkaila said the two cases were in the occupied Jerusalem neighborhood of al-Tour.
She added that three recoveries were recorded in the occupied city, raising the total cases to 106.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Palestine, the total number of active cases has reached 412, and that all the cases are in a stable condition.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in its daily report of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic among Palestinians in the diaspora that 1266 Palestinians abroad have tested positive for the disease, including 508 recoveries.
The ministry said two Palestinians died from the disease in the United States during the past 24 hours, bringing up the number in the US to 44 and the total worldwide to 67.
Speaking during the daily briefing on the coronavirus pandemic in Ramallah, Alkaila said the two cases were in the occupied Jerusalem neighborhood of al-Tour.
She added that three recoveries were recorded in the occupied city, raising the total cases to 106.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Palestine, the total number of active cases has reached 412, and that all the cases are in a stable condition.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in its daily report of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic among Palestinians in the diaspora that 1266 Palestinians abroad have tested positive for the disease, including 508 recoveries.
The ministry said two Palestinians died from the disease in the United States during the past 24 hours, bringing up the number in the US to 44 and the total worldwide to 67.
