A press conference was organized last night by the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID – 19), at the Crown Prince Center for Training and Medical Research at the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, to provide updates on the precautionary measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat COVID-19 and safeguard the health of citizens and residents.
During the conference, Infectious Diseases Consultant and Microbiologist at the BDF Hospital and Member of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani, highlighted a few updates regarding COVID-19 in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom has taken all preparatory measures to combat COVID-19, in line with international guidelines. The recent WHO report commending Bahrain is testimony to the global recognition of the Kingdom’s efforts. The health professionals, a crucial component of Team Bahrain, should be commended for their tireless work to safeguard the health and safety of residents and citizens.
The surge in active COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours have been cases flagged at Bahrain’s entry points. There remain no local (community) in Bahrain. Four cases have been identified among individuals in direct contact with active COVID-19 patients. These four cases have been transferred for direct isolation and treatment, in line with international medical guidelines.
Till date, ten patients have been treated successfully, discharged, and are being monitored by a specialized medical team to ensure they remain healthy. An additional 68 individuals who have been quarantined have been discharged after testing negative for COVID-19, and completing the 14-day quarantine period.
All individuals returning from Iran before the country announced the current outbreak of COVID-19, have been tested by mobile testing units. The individuals tested had scheduled their medical examinations via contacting the hotline no.444 or through visiting the Ministry of Health’s website.
