The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced this year’s first confirmed case of Coronavirus.
The patient, a 62-year-old expatriate man, is undergoing treatment.
The total number of the infected cases in Qatar since the discovery of the virus now stands at 19, including seven of whom died.
The latest patient experienced symptoms of fever, night sweating, and stomach pain.
Lab tests at Hamad Medical Corporation confirmed he is infected with Coronavirus.
It has been confirmed that the patient did not travel outside the country over the past few weeks.
Those who have been in contact with him will be under observation for two weeks to ensure they have not been infected.
In case of any doubts about infection, MoPH has urged people to call 66740951, 66740948 round-the-clock for help.
