Qatar’s efforts to beat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), not just locally but also internationally, have garnered praise from United Nations’ representatives recently.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also congratulated Qatar's Minister of Public Health over call for her and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's "leadership to contain coronavirus and efforts to implement a comprehensive approach to suppress and control COVID-19."
In addition to its proactiveness and prowess to managing the COVID-19 situation, Qatar continues to set a phenomenal example of humanity, support, and friendship amid this challenging time.
Earlier, Qatar Airways became the first international airline to offer emergency relief flight delivery to China and carried about 300 tonnes of medical supplies to the East Asian country.
Qatar also sent about 13 tonnes of medical aid and supplies to Iran to help the country combat the disease.
Moreover, upon the directives of His Highness the Amir, Qatar disbursed cash assistance to as many as 100,000 needy families in the Gaza Strip.
Adding to this, about a week ago, Qatar sent medical aid to Italy that included two Qatari Amiri Air Force aircraft loaded with two field hospitals.
More Qatar ?? Emir Air Force aircrafts ✈️ are flying to #Italy ?? with ventilators, masks and medical equipment donated by @qatar_fund to support Italian healthcare professionals. We are touched by #Qatar’s generosity and will never forget your friendship ????? #ThankyouQatar pic.twitter.com/CcJ4TMjvvS
— Italy in Qatar (@ItalyinQatar) April 13, 2020
Yesterday, the country sent more medical aid to its Italian friends, to help them confront the virus.
According to the Qatar Fund for Development, the 29-tonne shipment includes medical equipment and supplies such as masks, sterilizers, and medical disinfectants. The shipment was sent by air transport planes C17 of the Amiri Air Force.
It is part of a total of 260 tonnes of aid to be delivered to Italy via 12 flights, QFFD mentioned in a tweet on its official Twitter page.
#FM @luigidimaio “#Qatar just sent its 10th flight: besides the 2 field hospitals for 500 patients each (one will be placed in Veneto and the other in Basilicata), the Qatari Government donated additional medical aid. Heartfelt thanks to those standing by ?? people”. @qatar_fund https://t.co/dBQoOUlveg
— Italy in Qatar (@ItalyinQatar) April 13, 2020
"The medical assistance comes within the framework of the efforts of Qatar and its supportive stance towards brotherly and friendly countries to help them overcome this crisis," Qatar News Agency reported.
The support recognizes the importance of "joint international responsibility" to fight the spread of the epidemic, QNA pointed out.
Abdulaziz bin Ahmed al-Malki, Qatar's ambassador to Italy, said the assistance is "as an expression of the close relationship between the two friendly countries, as well as a sign of solidarity and co-ordination of common visions between the Qatari and Italian peoples."
HE Ambassador of Qatar to Italy described the directives of HH the Amir to send medical aid to Italy in support of its efforts to address and contain the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic as an expression of the close relationship between the two friendly countries. #QNA pic.twitter.com/InqY5dpZH9
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) April 13, 2020
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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