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Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today recorded 238 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 215 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 124,108.
Out of the 238 new cases, 223 are community cases and 15 from travelers returning from abroad.
The Ministry also announced two new deaths - aged 72 and 82 - who were receiving the necessary medical care.
All new cases have been placed in isolation and are receiving necessary health care according to their health status.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar is 127,181 and there are 2834 active cases under treatment. So far, 218 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar.
Ministry conducted 4662 tests in the last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 810,027 tests. There are 39 cases of hospital admissions in the last 24 hours taking the total patients in the hospital to 347.
Three patients were admitted to intensive care due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of cases receiving medical care in intensive care currently to 55.
While the restrictions of COVID-19 are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
- Adherence to physical distancing.
- Avoid close contact with others, crowded places, and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
- Wearing a face mask.
- Washing hands regularly
