*Active cases fall below 5,000
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) on Thursday reported 557 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), 1,165 recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 97,272, in the last 24 hours. The ministry also reported four deaths from the virus in the last 24 hours.
Besides, MoPH data show that the number of active cases has fallen below 5,000, with the country recording 4,568 such cases on Wednesday.
The Ministry announced that the four new cases of deaths were that of patients aged 52, 53, 63 and 76. All were receiving the necessary medical care.
All new cases have been introduced to isolation and are receiving necessary healthcare according to their health status.
Current Covid-19 status:
* Measures to tackle Covid-19 in Qatar have succeeded in flattening the curve and limiting the spread of the virus and the number of new daily cases and hospital admissions is continuing to decline each week.
* Qatar's proactive and extensive testing of suspected cases has enabled us to identify a high number of positive cases in the community.
* Qatar has one of the lowest Covid-19 death rates in the world. This is a result of:
1) Qatar's young population.
2) Proactive testing to identify cases early.
3) Expanding hospital capacity, especially intensive care, to ensure all patients receive the medical care they need.
4) Protecting the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
Gradual lifting of restrictions and declining numbers do not mean that the Covid-19 pandemic is finished in Qatar. Every day between 50 and 100 people are admitted to hospital with moderate to severe Covid-19 symptoms.
Unless people follow all precautionary measures the counrtry may experience a second wave of the virus and see numbers increasing. There are already signs of this happening in other countries around the world.
Now more than ever, the public must be careful and protect the most vulnerable.
While the restrictions of Covid-19 are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures: adherence to physical distancing, wearing a face mask and washing hands regularly.
Most importantly, it is vital that people continue to protect the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions.
Anyone suffering from Covid-19 symptoms should either contact 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the following designated health centres to undergo the necessary checks: Muaither, Rawdat Al Khail, Umm Slal, or Al Gharrafa Health Centres. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
People may also visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new information.
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