Month: June 2020

Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Building on MERS Experience

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article reviews the response of Saudi Arabia to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that was informed by the Kingdom’s prior experience with the MERS-CoV epidemic since 2012. Journal Article

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Palestinian Economy Struggles as Coronavirus Inflicts Losses

World Bank This article emphasizes the critical challenges facing the Palestinian economy and livelihoods following the COVID-19 outbreak. Article

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IRAQ: COVID-19 Situation Report No.14

OCHA This report delineates the COVID-19 situation in Iraq, the external funding received to mitigate the crisis, and the relaxation of social/public health policies during Ramadan and Eid El Fitr. Report

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COVID-19 and the World After Lockdown

Sohar International This report details the economic impact of the COVID019 pandemic in Oman, policy initiatives to combat the crisis, and the role of investment banking in reducing the implications of the outbreak. Report

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Social & Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Morocco

UNDP This is a preliminary analysis report that assesses the impacts of the multi-faceted COVID-19 crisis on the socio-economic situation in Morocco and current responses to mitigate its effects, especially on the most vulnerable. Report

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Morocco Fighting Against COVID-19: Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures

Euromesco This report assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the Moroccan economy and Morocco’s economic stimulus package. Report

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