The most recent data appear to show that Qatar has reached the peak of the Covid-19 third wave as the number of new daily cases is now declining, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has said.
The observation was made in the ministry's daily Covid statement on Friday, when the country recorded 1,743 new Covid-19 cases.
"Like many countries around the world, Qatar has been confronting a new wave of Covid-19, driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant," the statement noted. "The most recent data appears to show that we have reached the peak of this third wave as the number of new daily cases is now declining.
"The support of the community in adhering to the government restrictions and standard Covid-19 precautions, as well as the high vaccination rate, has played a significant role in reaching a plateau of new daily cases."
However, the virus is still circulating in Qatar and with high numbers of new cases continuing to be identified each day, and it is very important that people continue to act cautiously and follow the restrictions and preventive measures, the statement points out.
There is clear evidence of the protective effects of the vaccines and the majority of patients being admitted to ICU with Covid-19 are either unvaccinated or had their second dose more than six months ago and have not received a booster dose, it added.
"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 people congregate; wearing a face mask; and washing hands regularly," the MoPH advised.
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 latest information.
Falling cases
January 28: 1,743
Jan 27: 1,952
Jan 26: 2,204
Jan 25: 2,551
Jan 24: 2,748
Jan 23: 2,961
Jan 22: 3,087
