Ministry of Public Health today announced  1751 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 1193 new recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered people in Qatar to 10363. The Ministry today also reported 3 deaths due to the virus.
 
Over the last 24 hours, 22 people were admitted to intensive care due to the virus, bringing the total number of cases in intensive care to 202.

The Ministry stated that the new deaths recorded today belong to people aged 52, 62 and 65 years old who were suffering from chronic diseases and received treatment in intensive care. The Ministry of Public Health extended its "sincere condolences and great sympathy to the families of the deceased."

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now stands at 45465 and there are 35076 active cases under treatment. So far, 26 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar. Ministry conducted 4341 tests in last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 192484 tests.

The Ministry of Public Health stated that Qatar is still in the peak phase of the virus outbreak, which is seeing a rise in the number of infections recorded daily, and therefore it is necessary to adhere to, more than ever before, the preventive measures and social measures recommended.

The Ministry also stressed the importance for the elderly or those suffering from chronic diseases and their family members to follow strict measures to reduce the chances of infection, including refraining from social visits during Eid al-Fitr and beyond.
 
Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 should either quickly contact the 16000 helpline or go directly to one of the designated health centers for testing the virus. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
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The four main testing centers are:
Muaither Health Centre
Rawdat Al Khalil Health Centre
Um Slal Health Centre; and
Al Gharafa Health Centre

SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR