All viruses evolve over time. As viruses replicate, they often change slightly, and these changes are referred to as “mutations”. A virus that has one or more mutations is a “variant” of the original virus. If a variant were to have distinct ...

Virtual reality is the future. We’ve heard this for years now, but it’s finally becoming a reality. VR is a technology that’s no longer just for gaming but has come out of its niche to show its real-world potential in education, healthcare, ent...

Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Thursday: 🏥 Private health care clinics to close 💉 Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccines effective for children ✈️ New travel digital passport to come soon 🛍️ 6 local Qatari brands to hit local shelves (The p...

Education ministry confirms all schools and educational institutions will go virtual as of Sunday. All schools, pre-schools and universities will adopt a “distance learning” system from Sunday, education authorities said on Thursday. The ...

With children below the age of 12 not allowed in shopping malls amid concerns over rising Covid-19 numbers, home activities are now more important than ever. As a busy parent, deciding on the much-anticipated weekend activities can be a daunting diff...

Health officials say more people are calling for emergency help amid a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases in Qatar.  The number of calls for help and enquiries in Qatar have increased from some 800 to 1,600 per day, a Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) offi...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it will officially launch its digital Travel Pass on Apple store this month. A digital Travel Pass is set to come into play this month, IATA announced, as part of efforts to make global travel a...

The vaccine trial comes after four reports of pet infections within the same week in both Italy and Mexico. Russia’s state veterinary service is now the world’s first ever regulator to approve a Covid-19 for animals, The Moscow Times repo...

Google Maps has its eyes set on more ‘eco-friendly’ routes. Here’s how it works. The Google Maps app announced plans to start directing drivers to routes that it calibrates to be the most “eco-friendly” based on various factors. The routes ...

The company says the clinical trial found no symptomatic infections among vaccinated children aged 12 to 15. Adolescents aged 12 to 15 may soon get the Pfizer vaccine after a study found the shot to be extremely effective on children, even moreso tha...