Two more succumb to coronavirus as positive cases jump by 687 to cross 14,000 in Qatar

Tribune News NetworkDohaTwo residents aged 96 and 40 died of coronavirus in Qatar on Friday, raising the death toll so far to 12, the Ministry of Public Health said. The deceased were in intensive care unit and had been suffering from chronic diseases.The ministry has extended its condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased.Meanwhile, the total number of people who tested positive for the virus infection in Qatar jumped by 687 to 14,096. In the last 24 hours, 64 patients recovered, raising the total to 1,436. As many as 12,648 people are currently under treatment for COVID-19 in the country.The Ministry explained that most of the new cases are due to people from expatriate workers who have been infected with the virus as a result of contact with individuals who have been previously infected.The remainder of new cases infected with the virus have come from citizens and residents who have contracted the virus from members of their families, who in turn had contracted the virus through their workplaces or other places where they had been to exposed to infected people. All the new infected cases have been quarantined where they are receiving the necessary medical care. The Ministry of Public Health stated that most of the COVID-19 cases are experiencing only mild symptoms. The Ministry of Public Health stresses that over the current period the number of positive cases is expected to fluctuate for several reasons, including the fact that the outbreak of the virus is considered to be entering into the peak stage, after which  the number of infections will begin to decrease gradually.This is in addition to the fact that the Ministry has further stepped up its efforts in tracking coronavirus transmission chains and expanded the search for infected people by conducting extensive and proactive tests of groups of contacts with people who have been confirmed with the disease previously. The number of tests carried out will always depend on the number of contacts a positive patient has had which therefore has an impact on the number of positive cases reported daily.Also, many of the recorded cases experience mild symptoms and do not require any medical intervention, but are quarantined and given access to medical care and support. However, it is important to continue to remember that COVID-19 can be severe for the elderly as well as those with chronic diseases.The Ministry of Public Health calls on all members of society to stay at home and not go out except in cases of necessity and to implement preventive measures and maintain physical distancing, including in the workplace and public places. The Ministry reminds people to use a face mask as recommended and avoid social visits to reduce their risk of contracting the virus.The Ministry also recommends that you visit its website regularly to view the latest information and instructions related to COVID-19.