10 more Covid deaths reported in Bahrain in one month
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Ten more Covid-19 deaths were reported in Bahrain during the last one month with three deaths being reported on Wednesday alone. The Covid-19 death number reached 1,498 yesterday while the new cases stood at 1,786. As of now, there are 12,827 active cases in Bahrain.
The Daily Tribune earlier reported that rising cases of Covid-19 in Bahrain is triggering fears of a fourth wave, which has already adversely affected many countries across the world. The National Medical Taskforce for Combatting Covid-19 Pandemic urged all those eligible for second or subsequent booster doses to take them without any hesitation.
Booster doses, the Taskforce said, are crucial to raising the immunity and protecting an individual, his family and community from the virus and its variants. “It is crucial to continue strengthening our commitment to precautionary measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus.”
Those aged 12 years and above could take a booster dose every nine months. Individuals with a prior infection are eligible for a booster nine months after their last dose and at least six months after infection. The Taskforce also called for wearing masks and strictly following the health guidelines.
Bahrain’s existing success against the pandemic is attributed to its vaccination milestones and preventive measures adopted by the Ministry of Health. As of now, the Kingdom has approved Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty, Gamaleya Sputnik Light, Gamaleya Sputnik V, Johnson and Johnson Ad26. COV2.S, Covishield AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, Sinopharm Covilo and ValnevaVLA2001.
Bahrain became the first country in the world to authorise, receive and administer Valneva’s Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by the French biotech major. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a case study documenting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study details Bahrain’s wide-ranging efforts in combating the spread of the disease and highlights best practice examples and lessons learned from the pandemic.
The case study was launched during a joint press conference at the Crown Prince Research Centre on Tuesday, which was held on the sidelines of the visit of the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari.
During the press conference Dr Jaleela Jawad Hasan, the Minister of Health, affirmed the Bahrain's pride in having its experience in combating COVID-19 documented by the WHO. She stressed that healthcare remains a priority for the Government of Bahrain, affirming that commitment at the highest political level was instrumental to the success of Bahrain’s COVID-19 response under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the constant follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The minister expressed Bahrain's commitment to continue its cooperation with the WHO to fight off the pandemic and achieve the global health goals. “All WHO guidelines will be strictly followed during the Eid holidays. Caution is still needed to win this battle,” the minister told the reporters, when asked about precautions for the upcoming Eid season.
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