Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today recorded 175 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 194 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 123, 302. 

Out of the 175 new cases, 155 are community cases and 20 from travelers returning from abroad.

The Ministry also announced one new death - aged 83- who was receiving the necessary medical care.

All new cases have been placed in isolation and are receiving necessary health care according to their health status.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded in Qatar is 126,339 and there are 2821 active cases under treatment. So far, 216 people died from the coronavirus in Qatar.

Ministry conducted 5200 tests in the last 24 hours taking the total tests done so far to 791,424 tests. There are 39 cases of hospital admissions in the last 24 hours taking the total patients in the hospital to 386.

Five patients were admitted to intensive care due to health complications resulting from infection with the virus, bringing the total number of cases receiving medical care in intensive care currently to 58.

While the restrictions of COVID-19 are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
- Adherence to physical distancing.
- Avoid close contact with others, crowded places, and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
- Wearing a face mask.
- Washing hands regularly

SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR