The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Friday announced the registration of 1153 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), with 190 people recovering in the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 3546.
29425 cases were reported so far in Qatar and of these 25865 cases are active at present. The total death toll stands at 14.
29425 cases were reported so far in Qatar and of these 25865 cases are active at present. The total death toll stands at 14.
All the new infected cases have been quarantined where they are receiving the necessary medical care, the Ministry said.
The Ministry on Friday stated that new cases are among expatriate workers who were infected with the virus as a result of coming into contact with infected cases. Workers from different regions of the country found to have infected. The new cases have been identified after conducting investigations by the research and investigation teams of the Ministry of Public Health.
Cases of infection have also increased among citizens and residents as a result of contact with infected family members who had been infected at the workplace or while doing visits and at family gatherings. In this context, the Ministry pointed out that the high number of infections among citizens and residents is due to the lack of compliance by some with precautionary measures, the most important of which being physical distancing avoiding going out except when it is absolutely necessary.
The Ministry stated that Qatar has now entered the peak phase of the virus outbreak, which is seeing a rise in the number of infections recorded daily. It is therefore more important than ever to strictly follow recommended prevention and social distancing measures.
The Ministry also stresses the importance for the elderly or those suffering from chronic diseases and their family members to follow strict measures to reduce the chances of infection with the virus and to refrain from social visits during the rest of the holy month of Ramadan as well as on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The reasons for the high numbers of new cases are due to the Ministry's redoubling of its efforts in tracking the transitional chains of the virus and expanding the circle of searching for infected people through intensive and proactive investigations of large numbers of contacts with people who have been confirmed with the virus recently.
The Ministry of Public Health also noted that the number of daily tests that it conducts on people depends primarily on the number of identified contacts, as it conducts random checks in different places of the country as a proactive measure.
The number of tests performed daily is not linked to the number of cases detected and its rise or fall.
The number of tests performed daily is not linked to the number of cases detected and its rise or fall.
The Ministry also stressed that because the virus outbreak is at the peak stage in the country, it is important not to leave the house except for when absolutely essential. It also stressed the importance of adhering to all measures to protect against virus infection, including maintaining social distancing both in the workplace and public places, as well as wearing a medical mask and avoiding social visits to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
The Ministry also urged the public that anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 should either quickly contact the 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centers for testing the virus. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it. ?
The Ministry also urged the public that anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19 should either quickly contact the 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centers for testing the virus. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it. ?
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The four main testing centres are:
The four main testing centres are:
- Muaither Health Centre;
- Rawdat Al Khalil Health Centre;
- Um Slal Health Centre; and,?
- Al Gharafa Health Centre.
The Ministry also recommended that one can visit its website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to Covid-19.
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