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Total Covid-19 recoveries increase to 236,840: MoPH

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The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported yesterday, 51 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the community and 26 among travellers, QNA reported.

The MoPH recorded 64 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 236,840.

National Vaccinatio­n Programme Data:

4,807,293 vaccine doses have been administer­ed since the start of the programme

1,359 vaccine doses have been administer­ed in the past 24 hours

83.6% 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 coronaviru­s (Covid-19) pandemic.

It is important during the current period that all members of the 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 health threat 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 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.

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