Dr. Abdul Latif Al Khal, Head of the Infectious Diseases Division at Hamad Medical Corporation has said that more social distancing is required to flatten the curve of COVID-19 in the country.

The social distancing measured by the Google Mobility report suggested that, the social distancing situation in Qatar improved in the beginning & then less adherence to the social distance was
recorded supermarkets and shopping complexes.

“The adherence rate of maintaining social distance in Qatar is not enough, we advise people to adhere strictly to the social distancing as long as the coronavirus exists in the community,” said Dr. Al Khal.

The first reading was taken on March 29 and latest one on May 2 from a number of places including retail & recreation, groceries & pharmacies, workplaces and residential areas.

“The recommended state measures like social distancing, adhering to wearing face masks while going out, cleaning hands frequently, suspending visits will help flattening the curve,” said Dr. Al Khal.

Qatar provided high level intensive care services to the patients of coronavirus with the help of qualified medical cadres who serve the patients like family members, which has resulted to the low mortality rate.

Qatar conducted intensified early detection screening of coronavirus resulting in revealing many cases which did not show any symptom. The screening was conducted randomly and the contacts of the positive cases.

Speaking about the time frame of returning to normal life, he said that World Health
Organization recommended not to hurry in restoring normalcy because it could cause second wave of infection.

Source : The Peninsula

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