Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reported 17 additional, positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Qatar. 

With these new cases recorded today, the total number of COVID-19 patients in Qatar has reached 337.

In a statement, the Ministry has confirmed that these new cases "relate to previously discovered cases among expatriate workers who are quarantined," The Peninsula reported.

"The new cases have been introduced to complete isolation, and they are very healthy and receiving necessary medical care,” MoPH stated. 

Until now, more than 5000 people in Qatar have been tested for the virus.

The Ministry reiterated that it continues to intensify search and detection efforts to carry out the necessary checks for everyone who has been in contact with the confirmed cases. 

As health authorities in the country continue to implement the highest level of monitoring, detection, and management procedures to deal with the virus, the public has been advised to follow certain measures to safeguard their health.

This includes washing your hands often, using hand sanitizers, and keeping a distance of at least one meter (3 feet) from people who have symptoms of illness.

MoPH also advises citizens and residents to use a sleeve to cover the nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing in public or to use tissue paper and dispose it appropriately.

For any queries, or concerns related to COVID-19 in Qatar, the public can contact a 24/7 hotline set up by the Ministry. The hotline number is 16000 and is toll-free.

Here's everything you need to know about the virus, including ways to protect yourself. 

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Source: The Peninsula