Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,523 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 3,147 people having recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 33,437. The Ministry also announced two deaths due to the virus
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now stands at 58433 and there are 24956 active cases under treatment. So far, 40 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar. Ministry conducted 3850 tests in last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 225919 tests.
The Ministry stated that the two new deaths recorded belong to people aged 50 and 58, who had received the necessary medical care in intensive care. The Ministry of Public Health offers sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased.
Over the last 24 hours, the Ministry also recorded 22 new patients being admitted to intensive care due to the virus, bringing the total number of cases currently in intensive care to 240.
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 Ministry of Public Health.
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 four main testing centers are:
• Muaither Health Centre
• Rawdat Al Khalil Health Centre
• Um Slal Health Centre; and
• Al Gharafa Health Centre
The Ministry of Public Health states 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.