No COVID-19 spread in expat community

TDT | Manama

There is no spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst the expatriate community, the Health Ministry assured yesterday. The Ministry’s announcement came after rumours were circulating on social media that COVID-19 was spreading amongst expatriates.

Recently, a group of 47 expatriate workers had tested positive in Bahrain, but authorities were able to respond to the situation quickly and isolate them from the rest of the community. “Contrary to what was said, there is no spread of the virus amongst expatriates,” the Ministry stated.

“There are 47 expatriates who tested positive recently after they came in contact with a positive case, but this has not caused a community spread. “The positive cases were isolated and precautionary steps were taken.

We have been in coordination with the company’s management and they have not left quarantine. “They are under observation and we decided to have them in quarantine for two more weeks.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry said that a video currently circulating on social media regarding a quarantine and treatment centre located in Sitra does not reflect the procedures and arrangements in place at that particular site.

“MOH is taking all necessary measures to contain COVID-19, and is actively caring for all citizens and residents to safeguard the Kingdom’s collective health and safety,” it said on its website. The ministry urged the public to rely only on official sources for all information regarding the coronavirus.

As of last night, the total number of recovered cases in Bahrain reached 337, with a total of 228 active cases, three of which are critical. There have been a total of 34,860 tests administered