UK suffers 209 new Covid-19 fatalities but rate of new deaths drops
March 29, 2020, 3:06 pm

UK suffers 209 new Covid-19 fatalities but rate of new deaths drops

A paramedic in Cheshunt, UK, as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues.

The death toll from Covid-19 in the UK climbed to 1,228 on Sunday as 209 more people fell victim to the disease. However, the increase was notably lower than Saturday’s spike when 260 people succumbed to the virus. UK suffers

British health authorities said on Sunday that 19,522 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK. That represents a 14 percent increase in Saturday’s figure when there were 17,089 confirmed carriers of the illness.

Following Saturday’s record rise, the drop in the rate of fresh fatalities may offer hope that the rise in deaths may level off soon. Officials say that Sunday's figure is accurate up until 5 pm on Saturday.

Britain introduced restrictions on citizens in a bid to clamp down on the virus and senior minister Michael Gove said on Sunday that Britons should be prepared for a lengthy spell in lockdown.

"Everyone I think does have to prepare for a significant period when these measures are still in place," Gove told the BBC. UK suffers

Speaking on Saturday, Stephen Powis, the national medical director of the National Health Service (NHS), said that the UK will have done well if it comes through the coronavirus outbreak with fewer than 20,000 deaths. levant

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Coronavirus: Bahrain confirms flight scheduled for return of its citizens in Qatar Iran warns of lengthy ‘new way of life’ as coronavirus deaths rise

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”