Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Middle East -- News Updates March 29 - 30, 2020

Jerusalem Post: More than 50,000 cases of coronavirus in Middle East

While the wealthy Gulf states will be fine, the other countries have a major challenge ahead of them.

The number of cases of coronavirus in the Middle East increased to more than 50,000 on Saturday night, and continues to rise everyday by the thousands.

More than half of the cases are in Iran, where official numbers put them at 35,000. However, the real number in the Islamic Republic is thought to be as much as five times that, according to the WHO.

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WNU Editor: A good summary on the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in the Middle East is here .... Coronavirus: Every new COVID-19 death and case in Middle East (Gulf News).

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The Middle East -- News Updates March 29 - 30, 2020

Iran defends virus response as Syria reports first death -- AP
Rouhani warns of 'new way of life' in Iran as deaths from coronavirus spiral -- France 24
As Iran coronavirus deaths rise, Rouhani hits back at criticism -- Al Jazeera
Turkey suspends all international flights, expands restrictions -- Al Jazeera

href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-gulf/saudi-arabia-expands-lockdown-as-coronavirus-death-toll-doubles-idUSKBN21G0FN">Saudi Arabia expands lockdown as coronavirus death toll doubles -- Reuters
Israel seeks hotels for returning citizens to be quarantined at Passover -- UPI
Palestinian groups cancel mass Gaza rallies due to coronavirus -- Al Jazeera
COVID-19: Lebanon businesses help overwhelmed hospitals -- Al Jazeera
Undocumented struggle to access coronavirus tests in Lebanon -- Al Jazeera
Syria reports first coronavirus death as fears grow of major outbreak -- Reuters
Syria reports first coronavirus death as fears grow that virus could spread -- France 24
Coronavirus in Syria: An invisible enemy -- DW
UAE opens drive-through coronavirus testing site -- AFP
Anti-virus measures spark Mideast fears of setback in liberties -- France 24
Spanish flu: How the deadly pandemic affected the Arab world -- Lojien Ben Gassem, Arab News