Bahrain

Safety and Immunogenicity of COVID-19 BBIBP-CorV Vaccine in Children 3-12 Years Old

Vaccines This article evaluates the reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of BBIBP-CorV, prior to involving this age group in the vaccination program against COVID-19 in the kingdom of Bahrain. Journal Article

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COVID and Gulf Foreign Policy

Project on Middle East Political Science This article shows the different ways that GCC countries have shaped their foreign policy during and/or because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The author gives examples from the GCC’s humanitarian diplomacy with Syria and Iran and their gradual resuming of relations with Qatar during the pandemic. Working Paper

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Bahrain Approves Valneva’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use

Alarabiya News This article reports that France’s Valneva vaccine has been granted emergency use authorization in Bahrain. Article

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COVID-19 Recovery Patterns Across Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Delta (B.1.617.2) Variants of SARS-CoV-2

Frontiers in Immunology This article studies the length of stay of alpha and delta variants of COVID-19 in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals admitted to COVID-19 treatment facilities under the Bahrain Ministry of Health. Journal Article

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Does Influenza Vaccination Help Reduce Incidence of COVID-19 Infection Among Hospital Employees?

Medicine This study investigates the effect of influenza vaccination on the incidence and severity of COVID-19 among staff members working at the Bahrain Defense Force Hospital. Journal Article

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Estimation of COVID-19 Generated Medical Waste in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Science of The Total Environment This paper reports on the COVID-19 medical waste in Bahrain and basic research to address these challenges. Journal Article

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Estimation of COVID-19 Generated Medical Waste in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Science Total Environment This paper evaluates the medical waste generated in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the course of the prevention and cure of COVID-19. Journal Article

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One-Year Review of COVID-19 in the Arab World

Qatar Medical Journal This article assesses the prevalence of COVID-19 in Arab countries between February 2020 and February 2021 and compares these findings with other significantly affected countries. Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates recorded the most COVID-19 infections per million. Journal Article

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Reducing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy by Implementing Organizational Intervention in a Primary Care Setting in Bahrain

Cureus Journal Based on a study conducted in Bahrain, this article finds that improving physicians’ and healthcare professionals’ vaccine advice could reduce vaccine hesitancy among patients. Journal Article

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Health Care Workers at Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services

Bahrain Medical Bulletin The objective of this study is to perform an evidence-based evaluations of the mental health of HCW in Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services (BDFRMS) Hospital with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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