In today’s COVID-19 statistics, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced that Qatar recorded 197 new cases and 39 new recoveries.

The new cases are due to people having been in contact with positive cases among citizens and residents. The newly infected cases have been placed under complete isolation and they are receiving necessary medical care. With these, the total number of positive cases rises to 3,428.

39 cases of recovery were registered, bringing the total cases of coronavirus in the State of Qatar to 373.

The total number of tests conducted in Qatar as of today is 52,622.

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 calls on all members of society to stay at home and not go out except where absolutely necessary. Ministry of Public Health also requests all members of society to cooperate fully and adhere to all health guidelines and preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection, including sticking to social and physical distancing guidelines. 

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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