Doha: The Ministry of Public Health announced 54 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) today and 9 cases of recovery in Qatar.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar now stands at 835.

The total number of Covid-19 tests done in Qatar now stands at 24,825.

In a statement, the Ministry stated that some of the new cases of infection are related to travellers who have returned to Qatar and others through contacts.

The new infected cases have been admitted under complete isolation, where they receive the necessary medical care.

The Ministry of Health indicated that by registering 9 new cases of recovery, the total number of recovered cases in Qatar is 71.

The Ministry affirmed that it is continuing to expand the departments of research and investigation and to conduct the necessary checks for all citizens coming from outside, in addition to all individuals involved in the infected cases.