The Coronavirus COVID-19 situation in the Middle East

Report: 14 July 2021

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WHO corona-related statistics

Source: Dunya Al Watan website

In a new story twist, and during a time the Middle East deemed itself in the recovery stage, the ‘Delta’ strain of COVID-19, made its first appearance. Now its spreading regionally prompting local decision makers and international observers to take heed to the new threat.

Nevertheless, the vaccine rollout has made people more resilient to COVID-19. Yet many remain unvaccinated and therefore may increase the transmission of the new strain.

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