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The latest update reveals as of now there are 1,162 active cases of which 1,160 are stable while two patients are critical. Over 1,343 people have been discharged and this is definitely a great number. This success has been achieved due to the collaboration of everyone at the national level. Most of the cases reported have been of people who have had direct contact with family therefore let’s try and avoid family gathering and limit them. We urge everyone to keep up with their personal hygiene, wash hands, use sanitizers and disinfect surfaces whether at home or in the office…

“During the month of Ramadan which is for family, this time is different as we are facing coronavirus so we need to change our social behaviour. In terms of the plasma treatment, we have received the second batch of donors. I would like to confirm that this has been effective. We take the blood sample from the donor at the lab and we take the antibodies within the blood. These antibodies would help assist infected patients in decreasing respiratory inflammation. We are optimistic that if we implement it, we would see great results” said Lt. Col. Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani-Member…

“The MOH and authorities working within the national team are going to continue their efforts to combat COVID-19. We urge citizens and residents to support these efforts during the holy month of Ramadan. We emphasize a number of precautionary measures to be followed such as limiting Iftar gatherings to family members, people urged not to hold Gabga and not to distribute food in public. The appropriate implementation of these instructions will have a great impact on the community” said Minister of Health Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh

“To minimize the density in the dormitories, a survey will be conducted to check the geographical places of the density of the expat workers and to measure the intensity. A number of tasks have been assigned to certain police officers and they work directly in coordination with the governors. To confirm, these are precautionary measures taken to protect the community and to protect expat workers. Workers who were transferred weren’t infected but they were just precautionary measures to decrease the density and we will continue to follow up all the medical measure in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19”…

“A new website ‘mall.bh’ has been launched which will provide consumers and companies to purchase a wide range of products through this website. Over 100 companies have joined the website which has been completely designed within the Ministry. I urge other companies especially the medium and small enterprises to use this as an advantage to promote their goods and services free of charge” said the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT), HE Zayed R. Al Zayani

Bahrain has limited Iftar gatherings to close family members. Regular Ramadan gatherings, Public Iftar events, Gabga and the distribution of Ramadan food in public will not be allowed as it will be a good way to spread coronavirus (COVID-19). Health Minister Faeqa Al Saleh said citizens and expatriates should support national efforts to combat the pandemic, adding that –“each individual is responsible for mitigating the virus.”

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