Ministry of Public Health today announced 1,176 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1,545 recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 71,501.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now stands at 89579 and there are 17979 active cases under treatment. So far, 99 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar. Ministry conducted 4371 tests in last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 328941 tests.
In the last 24 hours, 17 patients were admitted to intensive care due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of critical cases that are currently in critical care to 225 cases.
The Ministry explained that the new cases had the virus transmitted to them from people who had been previously infected.
Qatar has now started to overcome the peak stage of the virus outbreak with the spread of the virus, the ministry said.
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 main screening centers include Muaither Health Centre, Rawdat Al Khail Health Centre, Umm Slal Health Centre and Al Gharafa Health Centre.
Source : thepeninsulaqatar