MoPH intensifies awareness drive on virus measures

The Peninsula
Aug 03, 2022

MoPH intensifies awareness drive on virus measures


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.