343 new confirmed cases of coronavirus were recorded

Today, the Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 235 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) within the community, and 108 cases among travelers.
The Ministry also announced the recovery of 148 injured people in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the State of Qatar to 244,896.
A new death was recorded, aged 85, who had chronic diseases and had received the necessary medical care.
The Ministry of Public Health issued a statement on the developments of the “Covid-19” virus in the State of Qatar, which included the following:

New infections and recoveries
– Today, the Ministry of Public Health recorded 235 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) within the community, and 108 cases among travelers.
The Ministry also announced the recovery of 148 injured people in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the State of Qatar to 244,896.
– A new death was registered at the age of 85 years, who had chronic diseases and had received the necessary medical care.

Data of the national program for vaccination against (Covid-19)
– 5163471 doses of “Covid-19” vaccines have been administered to community members since the start of the vaccination program.
– 7701 doses of “Covid-19” vaccines were administered during the past 24 hours.
– 240,154 doses of COVID-19 booster vaccines have been administered to date.
– 86.1% of the total population received a full vaccination with two doses of the vaccine.

The current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic
– Daily new cases of COVID-19 have increased in recent weeks.
– The Omicron mutant has been detected in the State of Qatar, which poses a risk of new cases of Covid-19.
– Evidence so far shows that the Omicron mutant is the most and the highest prevalent, even today, and that the countries in which the Omicron mutant appears are recording numbers of injuries quickly.
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 obtaining the booster dose without any delay.
The Ministry also indicated that recent studies show the effectiveness of the effect of the booster dose in preventing severe infection against the new Omicron mutant.

What you should do
The Corona (Covid-19) pandemic continues to pose a threat to our health in Qatar, so it is imperative for each of us to play our part in combating the virus by taking the following preventive measures:
Adhere to the rules of physical distancing.
– Avoid close contact with others, and avoid being in crowded places and crowded closed spaces.
– Wear a mask.
Wash hands with soap and water regularly.
It is important for community members to take the initiative to get vaccinated with the (Covid-19) vaccine as soon as possible, as soon as it is their turn.
It is very important to call the 16000 helpline immediately when you feel any of the symptoms of (Covid-19), because early detection of the disease facilitates obtaining the appropriate treatment and increases the chances of recovery from it.