The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has just announced the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) figures here in Qatar. Check them out below:

Summary of new infections, recoveries and deaths

• 249 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 among community and 48 among travellers were announced today.
• 779 people have recovered from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 351746.
• In addition, the Ministry announces three new deaths, for people aged 75, 83, and 89; All had a history of chronic diseases and were receiving the necessary medical care.

National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Data

• 6303572 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the program.
• 2787 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the past 24 hours.
• 1212354 COVID-19 booster vaccine doses have been administered to date.
• 87.9% of the total population are now fully vaccinated with two doses.

Current status of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

• In recent weeks, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases has increased.
• The new Omicron variant has been detected in Qatar and this poses an additional risk of a further increase in COVID-19 cases.
• Evidence so far indicates that Omicron is the most highly transmissible variant to date and many countries with the Omicron variant present are recording rapidly rising numbers of cases.
• The Ministry has warned that this is a critical period in the fight against the virus and that it is vitally important that all eligible members of the community get their booster vaccine without delay.
• The Ministry stated that recent studies show the booster dose to be highly effective at preventing severe infection against the new Omicron variant.
• The majority of patients being admitted to ICU with COVID-19 are either unvaccinated or had their second dose more than 6 months ago.

What You Can Do

• With COVID-19 still a threat to our health here in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
  • Adherence to physical distancing.
  • Avoiding close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
  • Wearing a face mask.
  • Washing hands regularly.
• People should take the COVID-19 vaccine at the earliest opportunity when their turn comes.
• Anyone suffering from COVID-19 symptoms should contact the 16000 helpline immediately. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
• Visit the MOPH website for regular updates and the latest information.

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Source: MoPH Qatar
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