• Vehicles carry refugees back to their homes, as some are afraid of the coronavirus outbreak in crowded camps in Dayr Ballut, Syria. Reuters
    Vehicles carry refugees back to their homes, as some are afraid of the coronavirus outbreak in crowded camps in Dayr Ballut, Syria. Reuters
  • People ride on a motorbike near the rubble of damaged buildings during the coronavirus outbreak in Jabal al-Zawiya, Syria. Reuters
    People ride on a motorbike near the rubble of damaged buildings during the coronavirus outbreak in Jabal al-Zawiya, Syria. Reuters
  • Wael, one of the sons of Palestinian karate coach Khaled Sheikh Eid, trains on the rooftop of his family house at a refugee camp in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, during the novel coronavirus edpidemic crisis. AFP
    Wael, one of the sons of Palestinian karate coach Khaled Sheikh Eid, trains on the rooftop of his family house at a refugee camp in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, during the novel coronavirus edpidemic crisis. AFP
  • A Palestinian volunteer rides a bicycle used to distribute crafts and reading material to children in confinement due to the coronavirus at the central Deir al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. AFP
    A Palestinian volunteer rides a bicycle used to distribute crafts and reading material to children in confinement due to the coronavirus at the central Deir al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. AFP
  • An ambulance transports two Palestinian patients who recovered from Covid-19, in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
    An ambulance transports two Palestinian patients who recovered from Covid-19, in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
  • A Palestinian vendor sells vegetables in Balata refugee camp near the West Bank city of Qalqilya. EPA
    A Palestinian vendor sells vegetables in Balata refugee camp near the West Bank city of Qalqilya. EPA
  • Men ride bicycles in front of the Arbil citadel in the capital of the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
    Men ride bicycles in front of the Arbil citadel in the capital of the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
  • Iranian President Hassan Rouhani chairs a cabinet session in the capital Tehran. AFP
    Iranian President Hassan Rouhani chairs a cabinet session in the capital Tehran. AFP
  • Muslims women leave the mosque during a full curfew lockdown implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus in Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Muslims women leave the mosque during a full curfew lockdown implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus in Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Beirut streets are empty during Lebanon's lockdown implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus. EPA
    Beirut streets are empty during Lebanon's lockdown implemented to stem the spread of the coronavirus. EPA
  • A Yemeni worker sprays disinfectant on a truck in the capital Sanaa. AFP
    A Yemeni worker sprays disinfectant on a truck in the capital Sanaa. AFP
  • Mask-clad guests who were in quarantine depart the Mena Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AFP
    Mask-clad guests who were in quarantine depart the Mena Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AFP
  • Women shop at the a market in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
    Women shop at the a market in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
  • A woman buys traditional Ramadan lanterns, which are displayed at a stall in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
    A woman buys traditional Ramadan lanterns, which are displayed at a stall in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
  • A Jordanian buys vegetables in Amman. Reuters
    A Jordanian buys vegetables in Amman. Reuters
  • Volunteer Tunisian doctors prepare protective medical equipment for full-time staff fighting the coronavirus in Tunisian hospitals in Tunis. EPA
    Volunteer Tunisian doctors prepare protective medical equipment for full-time staff fighting the coronavirus in Tunisian hospitals in Tunis. EPA

The Middle East framed - regional photography for April 13, 2020

Take a look at some of the best images from around the region in the past 24 hours

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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
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