In today’s coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reports that Qatar recorded 225 new cases, 19 new recoveries, and 2 deaths.

MoPH announced the death of a 74-year-old resident who was suffering from chronic diseases. The deceased was admitted to intensive care upon his arrival at the hospital last Sunday because of his deteriorating health condition as a result of severe kidney failure. Further tests also showed that he was infected with the COVID-19, and despite being given the necessary treatment and care, his condition deteriorated, which led to his death this morning.

In addition, the Ministry of Public Health announced that a 59-year-old resident who was suffering from chronic diseases had also sadly died. He had been hospitalized while he was in an advanced stage of the disease. With these, the total number of deaths in Qatar rises to 6.

Some of the new cases are related to travelers who have returned to Qatar and others to contacts, and the newly infected cases have been entered under complete health isolation, where they receive the necessary medical care. With these, the total number of positive cases rises to 2,075.

It was also announced that 19 patients who had contracted COVID-19 in Qatar have beat the virus. The 19 patients have recovered from the COVID-19 infection and are in good health, the officials confirmed. With these, the total number of COVID-19 recovery in Qatar has now reached 150.

The total number of tests conducted in Qatar as of today is 41,818.

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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