The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has just announced the registration of 1,547 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing the total number of positive cases in Qatar to date to 30,972 and has stated that 242 more people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of people that have recovered in Qatar to 3,788. One new death has been recorded bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths to 15 in Qatar.

The Ministry announces that 15 new cases have been admitted to Intensiev Care Units in the last 24 hours due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of cases receiving medical care in intensive care to 158.

The Ministry states that the new cases are due to expatriate workers who were infected with the virus as a result of contact with individuals who were previously infected, in addition to recording new cases of infection among groups of workers in different regions. 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 in the workplace or through visits and family gatherings. In this context, the Ministry affirms that the high number of injuries among citizens and residents is due to the lack of compliance by some with precautionary measures, the most important of which is social separation and reduced exit from the home and social visits. All the new infected cases have been quarantined where they are receiving the necessary medical care.

The Ministry reports that the new death was due to a 74-year-old resident who was receiving necessary medical care in intensive care. The MoPH extends its sincere condolences and great sympathy to the family of the deceased.

The MoPH states 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 Ramadan as well as on the occasion of Eid ul-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 MoPH notes that the number of daily tests that it conducts on people depends primarily on the number of contacts with individuals confirmed to be infected with the virus, as it conducts random checks in different places of the country as a proactive measure. This is in addition to the tests performed on patients in health centers and emergency departments. The number of tests performed daily is not linked to the number of cases detected in terms of any rise or fall.

The MoPH stresses that because the coronavirus outbreak is at the peak stage in the State of Qatar, it is important not to leave the house except for when absolutely essential. It also stresses 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 reminds people to use a face mask as recommended and avoid social visits to reduce their risk of contracting the virus. The MoPH calls on any person who has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) to contact the dedicated hotline on 16000, or go to one of the centers for testing the virus, as the earlier the disease is detected, the easier it will be to recover from it. The Ministry also recommends that you visit its website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Ministry also recommends that you regularly visit the MoPH website to view the latest information and instructions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the most up-to-date guidance on how to stay safe.

Call the toll free 24/7 coronavirus hotline at 16000 for information or if you have flu-like symptoms.

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Nabeela

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