MoPH reports 3,878 new Covid-19 cases on Monday

The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported Monday 3,878 new Covid-19 cases in Qatar: 3,335 confirmed cases among the community and 543 among travellers. The MoPH recorded 714 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 248,779. The ministry recorded the death of a 64-year-old patient who had chronic diseases and received the necessary medical care.Vaccination data:5,296,848 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the programme.17,583 vaccine doses have been administered in the past 24 hours.349,566 Covid-19 booster vaccine doses have been administered to date.86.5% of the total population are now fully vaccinated with two doses.New daily cases of Covid-19 has increased during the recent weeks. The Omicron variant has been detected in Qatar, which poses a danger by the emergence of new cases of Covid-19. Evidence so far shows that Omicron is the most prevalent, even today, and that the countries in which the variant appears are rapidly registering infections.The Ministry of Public Health warned of the danger of the stage in fighting the virus, and stressed the importance of qualified members of society receiving the booster dose without delay. The ministry also indicated that recent studies show the effectiveness of the effect of the booster dose in preventing severe infection against Omicron. 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 this is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it. One can visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new information.