The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today announced 235 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) during the last 24 hours, of which 223 are from community cases and 12 from travellers returning from abroad who are subject to quarantine.
The MoPH also recorded 256 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 119,400. Total number of people tested so far is 704,982.
All new cases have been introduced to isolation and are receiving necessary healthcare according to their health 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.
Ministry conducted 4568 tests in the last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 704,982 tests. There are 36 cases of hospital admissions in the last 24 hours taking the total patients in the hospital to 415.
One patient was admitted to intensive care due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of cases receiving medical care in intensive care currently to 55.
Even though restrictions are being lifted, and numbers are declining, this does not mean that the Covid-19 pandemic is finished in Qatar, people continue to be admitted with moderate to severe Covid-19 symptoms. "Unless we follow all precautionary measures, we 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," says the ministry.
Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people aggregate. Now more than ever, people 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.
-Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
-Wearing a face mask.
-Washing hands regularly.
Most importantly, it is vital that we continue to protect the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions.
When spending time at home with elderly family members or those with chronic diseases, ensure you wash your hands regularly, wear a mask and maintain social and physical distancing. Anyone suffering from Covid-19 symptoms should either contact 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centers to undergo the necessary checks: Muaither, Rawdat Al Khail, Umm Slal, or Al Gharafa Health Centers. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
For more information, visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new information.
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