Month: October 2020

Transmission dynamics of COVID-19 in Algeria: The impact of physical distancing and face masks

Aims Public Health This article aims to propose a simple model to examine the efficacy of near population-wide adoption of masks and physical distancing in Algeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Somalia Scales up Social Protection Measures as COVID-19 Constrains Economic Growth

World Bank This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Somalia’s economic growth. Article

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Kuwait Oil and Gas Market Report with COVID-19 Impact

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the oil and gas sector and provides analysis on production, gas production, gas consumption, and trade in Kuwait during the pandemic. Report

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COVID-19 in Morocco: Labor Market Impacts and Policy Responses

Harvard The report aims to inform the Moroccan government’s COVID-19 pandemic response and was prepared by teams from MIT and Harvard as well as the Policy Center for the New South, a local Moroccan think-tank. Report

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The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Population of Bahrain

Acta Biomed This study measures the psychological impact, demonstrated by the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. An online semi-structured questionnaire was used for all participants, and with the measure The Arabic version of The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21). Journal Article

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COVID-19-related Anxiety Disorder in Iraq During the Pandemic: an Online Cross-Sectional Study

Middle East Current Psychiatry The ongoing study aims to address the paucity of data in Iraq regarding the mental health burden represented by anxiety disorder related to the global COVID-19 era. Journal Article

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The Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Tourism Needs of the Algerian Population

Sustainability This article aims to understand the vision and the reaction of the Algerian population towards tourism and holidays during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Impact of COVID-19 on Kuwait Payments

KPMG This report analyzes the payment trends before the imposition of COVID-19 lockdowns, during the lockdowns, and the gradual re-opening of the economy to draw out the evolving trends in payments in Kuwait. Report

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COVID-19 Spread in Saudi Arabia: Modeling, Simulation and Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health This article proposes a model to evaluate the effectiveness of the COVID-19 control measures employed by the Saudi government, to predict future dynamics of the disease according to different scenarios, and to investigate multiple vaccination strategies. Journal Article

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WHO Country Office Libya Summary Report of Activities from 1 January to 31 October 2020

WHO This report details the impact of COVID-19 on the humanitarian crisis in Libya and WHO’s operations to combat it. Report

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