601 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths Monday in Qatar

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported Monday 601 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country – 528 among the community and 73 among travellers. The MoPH also announced the deaths of two patients aged 108 and 85 respectively who were having a history of chronic diseases and were receiving the necessary medical care. The Ministry also recorded 964 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in Qatar to 342,554. As per National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Data: -6,105,201 doses have been administered since the start of the programme. - 20,943 doses have been administered in the past 24 hours. -1,052,455 booster doses have been administered to date. -87.3% of the total population are now fully vaccinated with two doses. Like many countries around the world, Qatar has been confronting a new wave of Covid-19, driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant. The most recent data appears to show that we have reached the peak of this third wave as the number of new daily cases is now declining. 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 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. Regular updates and latest information are posted on the MoPH website.