Covid-19

The 32-year-old is in good health and self-isolating at home

Staff will be compensated for overtime, says state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation

Minister also says govt will take stern action on those who defy home surveillance orders

The former Indian captain underwent a minor heart surgery in January and was admitted yesterday for a mild fever

41-sec viral video shows guests sans face masks, ignoring physical distancing

Programme will be rolled out in Jan or Feb, says health minister

This comes as daily infection numbers see highest tally of 209 since March 2020

No need to panic, president assures, as country well prepared to meet future surges

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommend slashing isolation period from 10 to 5 days

Those not fully vaccinated will have to undergo 10 days, says minister

Those 60 and above, suffering from chronic diseases, working as frontliners would be eligible

Israel has seen surge in cases after spread of Omicron variant

10 test positive for virus at temporary evacuation centre in Bentong