In the latest 24 hours, UK reports the highest Covid-19 increase since February
June 17, 2021, 6:47 am

In the latest 24 hours, UK reports the highest Covid-19 increase since February

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In the latest 24 hours, UK has reported another 9,055 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period. And according to official figures released Wednesday, it is the highest daily increase since the month of February. UK reports

We For News reported, citing the Xinhua news agency reported, that the total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 4,589,814.

The UK also recorded another nine coronavirus-related death, making the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 127,926. UK reports

According to We For News, these figures only include the deaths of people who died within 28 days of their first positive test.

The latest data came as Susan Hopkins, Public Health England’s strategic coronavirus response director said that there are 25 coronavirus variants “under monitoring”, along with eight variants are “under investigation.”

British PM Boris Johnson announced Monday a four-week delay to the final step of England’s roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions until July 19, amid a surge in cases of the Delta variant first identified in India.

The Delta variant first identified in India is now dominant in Britain, according to Public Health England. UK reports

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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.”