The National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday held a press conference highlighting updates on national efforts and strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19, at the Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Hospital.
The Consultant of Infectious and Internal Diseases at Salmaniya Medical Complex, Dr. Jameela Al Salman, reiterated the Kingdom’s success thus far in containing the spread of COVID-19, adding that there are a total of 268 active COVID-19 cases, of which all are stable except for two cases. Dr. Al Salman further added that only 18% of cases require medication.
Dr. Al Salman noted that 472 individuals have left quarantine, and 295 individuals have fully recovered from COVID-19 and have been discharged from isolation. Dr. Al Salman concluded the conference by highlighting that the Kingdom continues to develop its treatment protocols, in line with international practices deemed successful among other countries.
Dr. Al Salman reiterated that the health of citizens and residents remains a top priority and emphasized the importance of all continued joint efforts in combating the COVID-19 and the observation of guidelines issued by the authorities.
