The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Sunday announced the registration of 1,648 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, with 4,451 new recoveries and two new deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 30,290.
The reason for the large increase in the number of recoveries is due to the application of the latest international recommendations regarding criteria for recovering from Covid-19 infection, which was approved by the MoPH.
Over the last 24 hours, the ministry also recorded 27 new patients being admitted to intensive care due to the virus, bringing the total number of cases currently in intensive care to 232.
In a statement, the MoPH stated that the new cases are expatriate workers infected 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.
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.
The ministry revealed that infections doubled due to family gatherings and visits between friends and extended families, and people ignoring the preventive measures recommended by the authorities concerned; the most important of which is staying at home and maintaining social distance.
The new cases have been identified after investigations by the research and investigation teams of the MoPH that contributed 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 MoPH stated that the two new deaths recorded Sunday were of a 53 and 77 year old, respectively, suffering from chronic diseases and received treatment in intensive care. The ministry extended its sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased.
According to a tweet from the MoPH, with a total of 4,081 people tested for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, as many as 222,069 have been tested so far in Qatar. The total number of infected people in Qatar since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak is 56,910.
The total number of current active cases is 26,582. The total number of people currently under acute hospital care is 1,502, including 242 acute hospital admissions in the last 24 hours. The total number of Covid-19 deaths so far in Qatar is 38.
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 should either quickly contact the 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centres for testing for the virus. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover.
The four main testing centres are Muaither Health Centre, Rawdat Al Khail Health Centre, Umm Slal Health Centre; and Al Gharafa Health Centre.
The MoPH stated that Qatar is still in the peak phase of the virus outbreak, which is seeing a rise in the number of infections recorded daily, and therefore it is necessary to adhere to, more than ever before, the preventive measures and social measures recommended.
The ministry also stressed 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, including refraining from social visits.
The MoPH reiterated that because the Covid-19 outbreak is at the peak stage in Qatar, it is important not to leave the house except when absolutely essential. It also stressed the importance of adhering to all measures to protect against Covid-19 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 MoPH also recommended visiting its official website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to Covid-19.
Over the last 24 hours, the ministry also recorded 27 new patients being admitted to intensive care due to the virus, bringing the total number of cases currently in intensive care to 232.
In a statement, the MoPH stated that the new cases are expatriate workers infected 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.
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.
The ministry revealed that infections doubled due to family gatherings and visits between friends and extended families, and people ignoring the preventive measures recommended by the authorities concerned; the most important of which is staying at home and maintaining social distance.
The new cases have been identified after investigations by the research and investigation teams of the MoPH that contributed 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 MoPH stated that the two new deaths recorded Sunday were of a 53 and 77 year old, respectively, suffering from chronic diseases and received treatment in intensive care. The ministry extended its sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased.
According to a tweet from the MoPH, with a total of 4,081 people tested for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, as many as 222,069 have been tested so far in Qatar. The total number of infected people in Qatar since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak is 56,910.
The total number of current active cases is 26,582. The total number of people currently under acute hospital care is 1,502, including 242 acute hospital admissions in the last 24 hours. The total number of Covid-19 deaths so far in Qatar is 38.
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 should either quickly contact the 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centres for testing for the virus. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover.
The four main testing centres are Muaither Health Centre, Rawdat Al Khail Health Centre, Umm Slal Health Centre; and Al Gharafa Health Centre.
The MoPH stated that Qatar is still in the peak phase of the virus outbreak, which is seeing a rise in the number of infections recorded daily, and therefore it is necessary to adhere to, more than ever before, the preventive measures and social measures recommended.
The ministry also stressed 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, including refraining from social visits.
The MoPH reiterated that because the Covid-19 outbreak is at the peak stage in Qatar, it is important not to leave the house except when absolutely essential. It also stressed the importance of adhering to all measures to protect against Covid-19 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 MoPH also recommended visiting its official website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to Covid-19.
