One death and 271 Covid-19 cases in Qatar on Aug 16
The Peninsula Online
Ministry of Public Health today recorded 271 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 289 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 111,794.
Ministry announced one death of a person – aged 74 – who was receiving the necessary medical care.
All new cases have been placed in isolation and are receiving necessary health care according to their health status
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar is 115,080 and there are 3093 active cases under treatment. So far, 193 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar.
Ministry conducted 4988 tests in the last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 551273 tests. There are 41 cases of hospital admissions in the last 24 hours.
Five patients were admitted to intensive care due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of cases receiving medical care in intensive care currently to 74.
While the restrictions of COVID-19 are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
Adherence to physical distancing.
Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
Wearing a face mask.
Washing hands regularly.
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