2021-07-10 22:05:50 GMT2021-07-11 06:05:50(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
MANAMA, July 10 (Xinhua) Bahrain is among the leading countries in fighting against COVID-19 by mass testing and vaccination, with the capital Manama recognized last month as a Healthy City by the World Health Organisation (WHO), said Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa.
Bahrain has made swift and clear decisions while combating the pandemic, approving six types of vaccines for citizens and residents free of charge, Shaikh Hisham said in an interview with Xinhua.
He added that 7,700 volunteers in Bahrain participated in the successful phase III clinical trial for the Sinopharm vaccines.
Bahrain is among the leading countries in fighting against COVID-19 by mass testing and vaccination, with the capital Manama recognized last month as a “Healthy City” by the World Health Organisation (WHO), said Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa.
Bahrain has made swift and clear decisions while combating the pandemic, approving six types of vaccines for citizens and residents free of charge, Shaikh Hisham said in an interview with Xinhua.
He added that 7,700 volunteers in Bahrain participated in the successful phase III clinical trial for the Sinopharm vaccines.
Meanwhile, Shaikh Hisham noted the vaccine rollout in Bahrain was “efficient and successful” thanks to applying vaccines in the early stage of the pandemic.
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The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday met remotely, at Al Safriya Palace, Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Muharraq Governor Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Capital Governor Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa and Northern Governor Ali Abdul Hussein Al Asfoor.
HM the King also met remotely citizens from the four governorates, marking the last 10 days of the Holy Month of Ramadan, as part of HM the King’s meetings with leading Bahraini personalities.
HM the King delivered a speech on this occasion, congratulating the audience and all the people of Bahrain on the holy month of Ramadan and the last 10 days of fasting, wishing Bahrain and its loyal people, the Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns.
The Daily Tribune - www.newsofbahrain.com
In line with directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to protect fishermen and their livelihoods, Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, today handed out assistance to fishermen, ordered by HM the King to fisherman, out of the royal dedication to ensuring decent living to all citizens.
The Capital Governor conveyed HM King Hamad s greetings to fishermen, highlighting HM the King’s closely follow up on Bahraini fishermen s conditions and suffering, and directives to provide care and support to them and their families. I m honoured to present the assistance of HM the King to you for the significant harms you encountered, including your livelihoods and confiscation of your boats by the Qatari authorities, he said.