Emaar emergency committee held its regular meeting to follow up the progress of the emergency plan regarding the outbreak of COVID- 19 pandemic

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Emaar emergency committee held its regular meeting in the light of the COVID-19 virus spreading inside the crowded neighborhoods of Gaza strip.

During the meeting, the general manager, Mr. Anwar Abu Musa said that Emaar Association launched a campaign theme is #we are with you which aim to relief and support people affected by COVID-19 pandemic by delivering their essential needs to their homes, in a way consistent with health and safety instructions.

Mr. Musa explain that the fist activity for this campaign is “stay home… we safely help and deliver your need” this activity will concern on helping the poor families in khan Younis governorate by distributing cash assistance, food parcels, drinkable water ,  bread, hygiene kits and vegetables basket.

Mr. Musa added that there is a need of intensive efforts from the official, civil and popular authorities to the success of this campaign.

Abu Musa called on the national, international and donor institutions to stand and support the Palestinian people especially in light of these exceptional circumstances after the spread of the “Covid 19” virus among people in the Gaza strip.

Gaza strip enters new serious stage as coronavirus cases found for people who not linked to the quarantine facilities

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Until 24 August, all of the active cases were contained, having been detected among people who had returned to Gaza through the Rafah or Erez crossings, and were fulfilling the mandatory 21-day period in quarantine centers.

On 24 August, the authorities in Gaza reported the first COVID-19 cases outside of designated quarantine centers. In other words, some cases have been found inside the crowded neighborhoods of Gaza. In response, the local authorities have declared a state of emergency and enforced a lockdown, obliging people to stay at home to face the catastrophic of the pandemic spreading, movement inside and between governorates is prohibited except for emergency services. Public and private facilities including schools, shops and work places, are closed