Statistics
Statistics (as of May 2, 2020)
| 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Qatar |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Index case | Doha |
| Arrival date | 27 February 2020 (2 months and 5 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 14,872 [1] |
| Active cases | 13,326 [1] |
| Recovered | 1,534 [1] |
Deaths | 12 [1] |
| Official website | |
| www.moph.gov.qa | |
The first case of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Qatar was confirmed on 27 February 2020. As of May 2, Qatar has the 2nd highest number of confirmed cases in the Arab World at 14,872. The total recoveries stand at 1,534, with 12 deaths. [1]
On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019. [2] [3]
The case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower than SARS of 2003, [4] [5] but the transmission has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll. [6] [4]
On March 9, 2020, Qatar announced a closure of all schools and universities until further notice [7] and placed a travel ban on 15 countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Thailand.[ citation needed ]
On March 11, 2020, the Qatari Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announced the confirmation of 238 new cases of the disease in a single day, bringing the country's total to 262. [8]
On March 13, 2020, the Ministry of Public Health announced the confirmation of 58 new cases of the disease, bringing the total to 320. The same day, the CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, stirred controversy by claiming that there was no scientific evidence proving that coronavirus can be transmitted during the incubation period. [9]
On March 14, 2020, the Ministry of Public Health MOPH of Qatar, 17 new cases were confirmed by the Ministry of Public Health. Qatar expanded its travel ban to include three new countries: Germany, Spain and France. On March 16, 2020, the Ministry of Public Health announced the recovery of four people from the disease at a press conference. Eight new coronavirus cases are reported, bringing the total to 460 on 19 March. Two of the new cases are Qataris who had been to Europe, while the others are migrant workers. Most of the reported cases are linked to migrant workers, although the government has not reported nationalities. Preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup continue on schedule. [10]
Ten new coronavirus cases were reported the next day on 20 March, bringing the total to 470. [11] There were 11 new coronavirus cases reported on 21 March taking the total to 481. [12] The Ministry of Municipal and Environment closed all parks and public beaches in order to curb the spread of coronavirus (Covid19). [13]
Ministry of Public Health announced 13 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 as well as six further cases of people who have recovered from the virus, bringing the total cases of recovery to 33 cases on 22 March. [14]
On March 23, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) seeking volunteers to support Qatar's response to the Covid-19 outbreak. A spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, HE Lolwah Rashid AlKhater, said: “We are looking for volunteers to help Qatar’s healthcare sector as the number of Covid-19 cases increases and creates a strain on resources. We need to stand together as a community and work to support Qatar’s public and private sectors during these trying times.” [15] The same day, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a circular said it was decided to temporarily close all restaurants, cafes, food outlets, and food trucks in the following locations from March 23 until further notice: Sports clubs, Lusail Marina, food trucks area, Doha Corniche, Al Khor Corniche, and Aspire Park. [16]
The Ministry of Public Health announced today 7 new confirmed cases with four more people now recovered on the day. The new cases of infection are related to travellers who recently came to the State of Qatar and to expatriate workers, including two cases of Qatari citizens. [17]
On March 24, Qatar's Health Ministry announced that 25 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the country. [18]
On March 25, The Ministry of Public Health today announced the registration of 11 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in the State of Qatar. Some of the new cases of infection are related to the travelers who came recently to the State of Qatar and others belong to people in contact with infected cases, including 5 cases of Qatari citizens. The newly infected cases are in isolation, and they are receiving medical care. The Ministry of Public Health continues to conduct checks for all citizens travelling from abroad, as well as all contacts of infected cases. The total number of people tested for COVID-19 by the Ministry of Public Health has now reached more than 12,000. The Ministry of Public Health urges all agencies and individuals to follow preventive measures and adhere to the requirements of home isolation to ensure their safety and that of their community, and not to go out unless absolutely necessary. [19]
On March 26, Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater announced 12 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Qatar. Total recovery cases are now at 43, with two new cases. The Spokesperson stated the new cases are in complete isolation. The total number of COVID-19 tests done in Qatar now stands at 13681. [20]
On March 27, The Ministry of Public Health reported the registration of 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in the State of Qatar. The total number stands at 562. Some new cases are related to travellers who came to the State of Qatar and others to contacts. The new cases have been put into quarantine and are receiving the necessary medical care. [21]
On March 28, Qatar reported its first death case from the novel coronavirus, in addition to 28 new infections, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 590, according to the Ministry of Public Health and two more recoveries, taking the tally to 45 cured patients. The ministry revealed that it has tested more than 16,582 people for Covid-19. [22]
On March 29, The Ministry of Public Health along with other new articles have stated that 44 more cases were confirmed for coronavirus (Covid-19) in the State of Qatar. Which brings the total number of cases to 634. [23]
On March 30, The Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 59 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid 19), in addition to 3 more cases of patients recovered from the virus.[ citation needed ]
On March 31, The Ministry of Public Health announces 88 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) and 11 more patients having recovered.[ citation needed ]
On April 1, The Ministry of Public Health announced 54 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) and 9 more patients having recovered from the virus which brings the total cases of recovery in Qatar to 71.[ citation needed ]
On April 2, The Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 114 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the recovery of one patient in addition to the announcement of a third death due to COVID-19 in Qatar.
On April 3, The Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 126 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the recovery of 21 patients in Qatar.[ citation needed ]
On April 4, The Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 250 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and stated that 16 more people have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of people have recovered in Qatar to 109.[ citation needed ]
The first death was announced on the 5th, along with 279 new confirmed cases and 14 cases of recovery by the MOPH. The deceased patient had been receiving intense medical care since March 3.[ citation needed ]
On April 6, 228 more cases were announced as well as 8 more recoveries.[ citation needed ]
A 74 year old resident and a 59 year old resident - both suffering from chronic diseases - died on April 7 from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 6. In addition, a further 225 cases were announced as well as 19 recovered patients. There were now a total of 2057 confirmed cases and 150 confirmed recoveries.
On April 8, the MOPH announced that Primary Health Care Cooperation will be designating two health centers, one in Umm Salal and one in Gharrafat Al Rayyan, for screening, testing and quarantining COVID-19 patients. Another 153 people had also been tested positive, and 28 more cases of recovery were announced.[ citation needed ]
On April 9, the MOPH announced the registration of 166 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 10, the MOPH announced the registration of 136 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 11, the MOPH announced the registration of 216 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 12, the MOPH reported 251 new cases of COVID-19 along with a new death case, bringing the total deaths of the country to 7.
On April 13, the MOPH reported 252 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 14, the MOPH reported 197 new confirmed coronavirus cases.
On April 15. the MOPH reported 283 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 16, the MOPH reported 392 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 17, the MOPH reported 560 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 18, one more death was reported along with 345 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 by MOPH, bringing the total deaths of the country to 8.
On April 19, the MOPH reported 440 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 20, the MOPH reported 567 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with one more death, bringing the total deaths of the country to 9.
On April 21, the MOPH announced the registration of 518 new confirmed cases of coronavirus(COVID-19).
On April 22, the MOPH announced the registration of 608 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with another death, bringing the COVID-19 death toll of the country to 10.
On April 23, the MOPH reported 623 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 24, the MOPH reported 761 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 25, the MOPH reported 833 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
On April 26, Qatar reached the 10,000 mark of coronavirus cases with 929 new confirmed cases reported by MOPH.
On April 27, The Ministry of Public Health announced the registration of 957 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recovery of 54 patients in Qatar.
On April 28, the MOPH announced the registration of 677 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recovery of 68 more patients in Qatar. The number of recoveries of the country stands at 1,134.
On April 29, the MOPH announced the registration of 643 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recovery of 109 more patients in Qatar.
On April 30, the MOPH announced the registration of 845 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recovery of 129 more patients in Qatar.
On May 1, the MOPH announced the death of 2 COVID-19 patients along with registration of 687 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the recovery of 64 more patients in Qatar. The total number of deaths in the country stand at 12.
On May 2, the MOPH announced the registration of 776 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the recovery of 98 more patients in Qatar. The total number of recoveries in the country stands at 1,534.
Qatar "labour camps" are being locked down by authorities and workers with coronavirus concentrated inside them are in conditions that deny them basic human rights. According to a report at the Guardian , hundreds of construction workers now have the virus amid the global pandemic and Qatar's policies of concentrating the people together in "squalid, over-crowded camps" enables the virus to “spread rapidly.” [24]
"Inside the quarantined camps, workers describe an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty," the report notes. Workers are being put on unpaid leave and it is getting worse by the day. Labour camps where the coronavirus sufferers are concentrated are given numbers within Qatar's expansive gulag of workers camps. "Workers from camp 1 to camp 32 are in lockdown," one man from Bangladesh said to the Guardian. [24]
Police guard the perimeter of a large one within the so-called "Industrial Area", where thousands of workers are confined, prohibiting anyone to enter or leave. The workers in question had been working on infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. [24] Doha's Industrial Area as a whole is a large collection of warehouses, workers' quarters, and factories, located about a half an hour's drive from the capital. The hundreds of thousands of workers present live in rooms of eight to ten people. [24]
Qatar state television named and shamed 14 nationals who violated restrictions set to curb the spread of the coronavirus, adding that nine of the persons had been arrested by authorities. The 14 individuals were said to have violated a home quarantine pledge they undertook after returning from abroad, a presenter on Qatar state TV said. Home isolation was an option given to nationals who returned to Qatar after the nation reported a spike in COVID-19 cases. [25]
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