* New cases drop below 400
* MoPH reports 389 new Covid-19 cases, 1,063 recoveries, 201,530 total recoveries
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported Sunday 389 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). 292 of these were from community cases and 97 from travelers returning from abroad.
The MoPH recorded 1,063 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 201,530.
The ministry announced six new deaths aged 43, 51, 55, 57, 66 and 69 years, all of them had a history of chronic disease and were receiving the necessary medical care.
The number of new Covid-19 cases reported yesterday saw a sharp drop from the 533 cases recorded on Saturday. Before that, 600 cases were reported on Friday, 593 on Thursday, 645 on Wednesday, 640 on Tuesday, 644 on Monday and 646 on Sunday.
The MOPH issued a statement on COVID-19 developments in Qatar, which said the following:
New Cases and Recoveries:
- 389 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced today. 292 of these are from community cases and 97 from travelers returning from abroad.
- 1,063 people have recovered from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 201,530.
- In addition, the ministry announced six new deaths aged 43, 51, 55, 57, 66 and 69 years, all of them had a history of chronic disease and were receiving the necessary medical care.
National COVID-19 Vaccination Program Data:
- 1,813,240 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the program.
- 26,080 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the past 24 hours.
- 49.1 percent of the eligible population has now received at least one dose of the vaccine.
- 87.5 percent of over 60s (the most vulnerable population group) have been vaccinated with at least one dose, while 80.1 percent have received both doses.
Current COVID-19 Status:
- Every day, hundreds of people are becoming sick due to the COVID-19 with many requiring admission to hospital to manage their symptoms.
- Since 1 February, the number of people with COVID-19 admitted to hospital has doubled.
- Qatar's strict quarantine policy for returning travelers enabled us to delay the introduction of new variants into this country for several months but we are now seeing positive COVID-19 cases in the region and in Qatar with the new variants from South Africa.
- This new variant is much more contagious and spread more easily between people than the existing strain and may be associated with increased severity of disease.
- The good news is that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines being used in our vaccination program are effective against the new variants.
- The pace of the vaccination program means that there is finally hope of a gradual return to normal for us here in Qatar and people around the world. But this will not happen in the next few weeks or months.
COVID-19 will continue to be a threat to our health for the majority of 2021 and until all eligible members of our population have been vaccinated, we must continue to follow the preventive measures.
What You Can Do:
- With the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
- Adherence to physical distancing.
- Avoiding close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
- Wearing a face mask.
- Washing hands regularly.
- Anyone suffering from COVID-19 symptoms should contact 16000 helpline immediately. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
- Visit the MOPH website for regular updates and new information. (QNA)
