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Take COVID-19 tests if you have a symptom: top Bahrain health expert

TDT | Manama

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A top Bahraini health expert called on all to take COVID-19 tests quickly when they have a symptom.

Dr Jamila Al-Salman, a Consultant of Infectious Diseases and Internal Diseases at Salmaniya Medical Complex, said it is necessary to take a COVID-19 test if a person is having high temperature, cough and shortness of breath.

“Acting responsibly by taking the initiative to quickly conduct a COVID-19 examination in the event of detecting any of these symptoms will contribute to rapid isolation of existing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases,” the doctor said.

“This would also help reduce contacts and supports the efforts made in this aspect,” she added.

Dr Al Salman is also a member of the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The doctor further stressed that Bahrain is ready to deal effectively with the various stages of the pandemic.

She stressed the importance of continue adhering to the COVID-19 precautionary measures and announced decisions to continue addressing the Coronavirus pandemic successfully and preserve the health and safety of all.