COVID-19: Qatar records 1470 recovered cases, 1267 confirmed cases, 4 deaths on June 18

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Ministry of Public Health today announces 1267 confirmed new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), with 1470 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the State of Qatar to 63,642. The Ministry also announces four deaths.

The Ministry states that in the last 24 hours, 11 new cases have been admitted to intensive care due to health complications related to the virus, bringing the total number of cases currently in intensive care to 230.

The Ministry explains that the new cases had the virus transmitted to them from people who had been previously infected, as the Ministry of Public Health continues to conduct investigative and proactive testing, which contributes to early detection of cases.
The new confirmed cases of infection have been introduced to complete isolation in the various medical facilities in the country, where they receive the necessary healthcare according to the health status of each case.
The deaths recorded today were patients who were receiving the necessary medical care in intensive care and they were aged 77 years, 61 years, 43 years and 41 years. The Ministry of Public Health extends its sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased.

The Ministry confirms that efforts to tackle the COVID-19 virus in the State of Qatar have succeeded in flattening the curve and reducing the impact of the virus by a large percentage thanks to the decisions of the ban, the preventive measures taken, and the awareness and cooperation of all members of society, and that there are relatively low average numbers in relation to the recorded cases of new hospital admissions.

Ministry of Public Health states that the State of Qatar has now started to overcome the peak of the virus outbreak with the spread of the virus, thanks to the measures and measures taken by the state to address it, in addition to the commitment of the community members to the recommendations and preventive instructions, the most important of which are social separation, staying at home, not going out except for necessity and not mixing.

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. 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 main screening centers include Muaither Health Centre, Rawdat Al Khail Health Centre, Umm Slal Health Centre and Al Gharafa Health Centre.
The Ministry reaffirms the necessity for the elderly or those suffering from chronic diseases and their family members to follow strict methods and precautions to reduce the risk of infection with them and work to protect them from infection by refraining from social visits, wearing the mask and cleansing the hands when near them.

The Ministry states that since June 15, the State of Qatar has started gradually lifting restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in four stages that will last until September 1, based on the extensive data and studies conducted by the concerned authorities in the country.

The Ministry of Public Health stresses that the gradual lifting of restrictions came after a thorough study of the reality in Qatar with the approval of a number of similar experiences in many countries of the world that have succeeded in limiting the spread of the virus while lifting the restrictions imposed in a gradual and gradual way.

The Ministry warns that lifting the restrictions gradually does not mean the disappearance of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that during the development of the gradual lifting plan, priorities were taken into consideration, while taking full care to avoid the risks that may arise from the process of lifting, stressing that each stage will be subject to evaluation and review based on the curve of the spread of the virus, as the success of each A stage that depends on everyone’s commitment to implementing the required precautions.

The Ministry of Public Health also stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the entire world posed a great challenge to all countries and affected the consequences of all societies in a different way. Therefore, it is important to realize that all the precautionary measures that are taken aim primarily to protect public health and protect individuals from this virus, taking into account all other aspects of life, whether social or economic.

The Ministry recommends visiting its website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to COVID-19.