Gulf Times

MoPH: Total Covid-19 recoveries rise to 236,196

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The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported yesterday 56 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 among community and 23 among travellers.

The MoPH recorded 107 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 236,196.

Vaccinatio­n data 4,780,790 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administer­ed since the start of the programme.

4,423 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administer­ed in the past 24 hours.

83% of the total population are now fully vaccinated with two doses.

In recent weeks the combined impact of Covid-19 restrictio­ns and increasing vaccinatio­n rates, and the overwhelmi­ng support of the community, has resulted in a consistent reduction in the number of new daily infections in the country.

However, it is still important to be cautious as the second wave is not yet over and there are still two highly contagious and highly virulent strains of the virus that are actively circulatin­g in the community.

The fourth phase of the gradual lifting of precaution­ary restrictio­ns began on October 3, and is part of a four-stage plan to gradually lift the precaution­ary restrictio­ns imposed in Qatar due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is important during the current period that all members of society, including those who have received the vaccinatio­n, continue to wear masks as recommende­d and continue to adhere to social distancing. With Covid-19 still a threat to our health here in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controllin­g the virus by following precaution­ary measures:

 Adherence to physical distancing.

 Avoiding close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.

 Wearing a face mask.

 Washing hands regularly.

 People should take the Covid-19 vaccine at the earliest opportunit­y when their turn comes.

Anyone suffering from Covid-19 symptoms should contact 16000 helpline immediatel­y this is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it. Visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new informatio­n.

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