COVID-19: Bahrain ensures transparency, says Information Minister

Manama

Bahrain is committed to ensuring total transparency in disseminating information related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, said Information Affairs Minister Mohammed Al Rumaihi, as per the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19), the minister said, is following a proven international model in handling challenges for which it has received international praise. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier is leading the Taskforce.

The minister lauded the efforts of the legislative branch, Bahrain Defence Force, the Interior Ministry, the Health Ministry, the Transportation and Telecommunication Ministry and the endowments directorates in maintaining national safety, stressing that those efforts are highly appreciated by the Bahraini people and the whole world. Al Rumaihi called on people in Bahrain to get informed through official media sources and avoid being misled by rumours and inaccurate information circulating on the social media platforms.

The minister commended the responsible national role played by the press and media institutions to provide people with the first-hand update out of their national responsibility to boost national unity and promote awareness of global challenges.