Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today recorded 169 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and 145 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of people recovered in Qatar to 140,687.

Out of the 169 new cases, 110 are community cases and 59 from travellers returning from abroad.

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

Till now 244 people have died due to the virus.

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