In a press conference today, officials from Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) have announced that four patients who had contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Qatar have beat the virus.

The four patients have recovered from the COVID-19 infection and are in good health, the officials confirmed. 

4 people recovered from coronavirus (Covid-19) in #Qatar pic.twitter.com/23PpFNjpsg

— The Peninsula (@PeninsulaQatar) March 14, 2020

The announcement reflects the efficiency of Qatar's health authorities in the early detection and management of COVID-19 cases in the country. 

وزارة الصحة العامة تعلن في مؤتمر صحفي عن شفاء أول 4 حالات في دولة #قطر من فيروس #كورونا#Qatar #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/T6HktalzzG

— وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) March 14, 2020

Earlier today, the Ministry had announced 17 new cases of the virus in the country, bringing the total up to 337.

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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