Bahrain’s health situation ‘stable’: His Majesty King

TDT | Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday declared Bahrain’s health situation as ‘stable’ citing the increasing rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection recoveries in the Kingdom. Patronising a meeting of the Supreme Defence Council at the Al-Sakhir Palace, His Majesty said, “The work will continue nationwide to eliminate the pandemic as soon as possible.”

HM King also called on the authorities concerned to expedite the activation of the BD4.3 billion economic stimulus package “so that it benefits the citizens and supports the Bahraini private sector.” The BD 4.3 billion economic stimulus packages released Tuesday aims at supporting Bahrain’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of Coronavirus on the local economy as well as continuing the sustainable development march.

The meeting at Al-Sakhir Palace was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. HM King said the dedicated efforts of HRH the Crown Prince through the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19 achieved great success in instilling high awareness and cohesion among Bahrainis. HM King appreciated those who responded positively and volunteered to the nationwide efforts to combat the virus, which, he said, is not strange to Bahrainis under such circumstances.

Moving on, HM the King affirmed Bahrain’s outstanding achievements in fighting COVID-19 which earned it international acclaim. World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised the Kingdom as a model to be emulated in combating and containing the virus spread. National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, gave a briefing on the meeting’s agenda to enhance the defence, security and health capabilities of the Kingdom.

King Hamad expressed deepest thanks and appreciation to the BDF, the Ministry of Interior and the National Guard for their patriotic contributions to contain COVID-19.