Covid-19: Recoveries reach 42,527 Saturday as 2 deaths, 1700 new cases

Doha, June 6 2020.
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Saturday announced the registration of 1700 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), two deaths and 1592 recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the State of Qatar to 42,527 and total death toll to 51. The Ministry also announces that two people have died from the virus in the last 24 hours.

The Ministry of Health reported that the new deaths recorded Saturday are two persons, both aged 57-years-old, who were suffering from chronic diseases, and were receiving the necessary medical support in intensive care. The Ministry of Public Health offered its sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased.

The Ministry said that there has been a small decrease in the number acute Covid positive patients being admitted to intensive care thanks to the measures taken by the Ministry and the concerned authorities to limit the spread of the virus, the most important of which is the early detection of the virus which contributes significantly to reducing the severity of infection.

The Ministry stated that the new cases are due to expatriate workers who were infected with the virus as a result of coming into contact with individuals who were previously infected. The new cases have been identified through track and trace team at the Ministry.

Cases of infection have also increased significantly among citizens and residents as a result of contact with infected family members who had been infected at the workplace or through visits and family gatherings.

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 Ministry affirms that efforts to tackle the (Covid-19) virus in Qatar and reducing its impact have succeeded mainly through the preventive measures taken and by the cooperation of all members of society. The number of new hospital admissions too is now showing a limited decrease.

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, the Ministry said. 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 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, wearing a mask and regularly washing hands.

The Ministry said that because the coronavirus outbreak is at the peak stage in Qatar, it is important not to leave the house except for when it is absolutely essential. It also stressed the importance of adhering to all measures to protect against virus infection, including maintaining social distancing both in the workplace and at public places, as well as wearing a medical mask and avoiding social visits to reduce the risk of contracting the virus as failure to comply could lead to a second wave of the infection. Source : Gulf Times