In Prague, protesters marked the first anniversary of the Czech Republic's initial COVID-19 death by painting over 20,000 white crosses in Old Town Square, expressing frustration with the government's handling of the pandemic. The death toll in the country has surpassed 24,000. The group 'Million Moments for Democracy' has called for change in the upcoming elections. The Czech government, acknowledging the high infection and death rates, has extended the lockdown until after Easter, maintaining travel restrictions and other measures. Health Minister Jan Blatny emphasized the necessity of these restrictions to keep the healthcare system functional. The government has also implemented mandatory mass testing in the private and public sectors.

The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prenatal healthcare in Qatar. Pregnant women, such as Walaa Omar, have had to adapt to changes like reduced physical checkups and increased reliance on phone consultations. Ahmed Badreldeen, Director of Feto Maternal Medicine Centre and a professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, highlights the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in balancing reduced appointments with maintaining health. He reassures that maternal anxiety is normal and does not affect the baby. The Ministry of Public Health and Sidra Medicine have provided guidance for pregnant women during the pandemic. The article emphasizes the heightened fears among expectant mothers and the healthcare system's efforts to ensure safety and provide information.

The article discusses the plight of domestic workers in Qatar, like Mishi Tengo from Kenya and an anonymous nanny from the Philippines, who have been unable to return to their home countries due to international flight suspensions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mishi, who supports her family financially, has been stuck in Doha, unable to reunite with her family. Similarly, the Filipino nanny faced the risk of being stranded without income after her employers lost their jobs and planned to leave Qatar. Social media and the Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar eventually helped her secure a flight back home. The article also mentions that manpower companies in Doha, responsible for recruiting housemaids, have been shut down and are unable to assist the workers, leaving the responsibility to the employers.