The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has intensified an awareness campaign on COVID-19 preventive measures. 

The Ministry has urged the public to get tested for COVID-19 as soon as symptoms are presented and to follow proper preventive measures. 

The MoPH with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) have started a social media campaign urging public to play their part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 in the country. 

“All members of the community can play their part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 through three main actions: getting vaccinated, including having the booster vaccine when you are eligible; getting tested quickly if you experience signs and symptoms of COVID-19; and adhering to the precautionary measures including wearing of masks and social distancing and regular hand washing,” said the Ministry.

The Ministry yesterday reported 946 new COVID-19 cases, and among them 835 from the community and 111 were travellers coming from abroad. At present 7,024 active COVID-19 cases are in the country.