Qatar's humanitarian spirit, particularly at a time when the world grapples with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has been outstanding.

While it intensifies efforts and continues to implement strict measures locally, the country has also been generously supporting other heavily-impacted nations to combat the infectious disease.

Upon His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's directives, Qatar has sent tonnes of urgent medical aid including medical supplies and equipment to different countries including China, Iran, Italy, and Lebanon. The country has also provided financial assistance worth $150 million to needy families in Gaza.

With a view to defeat the virus through global solidarity and combined efforts, Qatar will now come to the aid of three more friendly nations.

Yesterday, HH the Amir directed urgent medical aid to be sent to the brotherly nation of Tunisia. The endeavor will support the "efforts of the brothers in Tunisia to fight the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic," Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

HH the Amir has directed sending urgent medical aid to the sisterly Republic of Tunisia, in support of efforts of the brothers in Tunisia to fight the outbreak of (COVID-19) pandemic. #QNA pic.twitter.com/5nSX14WRuQ

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 27, 2020

Additionally, HH the Amir directed to send urgent medical aid to Nepal and Rwanda to support the "efforts of friends in these countries" to combat COVID-19.

HH the Amir has directed sending urgent medical aid to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and the Republic of Rwanda, in support of the efforts of friends in both countries to fight the outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. #QNA pic.twitter.com/FMM9iUNJZj

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 27, 2020

"Collective action and global solidarity is indispensable to battle coronavirus. We are working with national Qatari entities to support countries particularly vulnerable to this crisis," the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) was quoted to have said recently by The Independent.

Meanwhile, 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.

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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