The Ministry of Health has enlisted 6 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases , 3 female Bahraini nationals, 2 male Bahraini nationals and 1 male Saudi national, arriving at Bahrain International Airport by means of Indirect flights from Iran, bringing the the total number of affirmed cases to 47.

As a feature of the measures taken to battle the spread of the COVID-19 and protect the wellbeing of residents and occupants, the Ministry of Health has tested 1977 people coming back from Iran and other COVID-19 influenced nations. A total of 1931 people have tested negative, whilst 47 individuals have tested positive and are in a stable condition.

The Ministry featured that all patients that tried positive have been moved to a disengagement community for treatment and clinical consideration, under the supervision of a particular clinical group.

The Ministry of Health further sketched out that it is at present actualizing a versatile testing process for the 2292 people coming back from Iran before the nation declared the pandemic, so as to guarantee full clinical assessments are completed according to legitimate estimates applied to battle the spread of COVID-19, guaranteeing the proceeded with wellbeing and the security of the network.

The Ministry reiterated its call for all individuals returning from Iran to isolate themselves immediately and schedule their medical examinations via www.moh.gov.bh/444 or by contacting hotline no. 444, stressing that they should avoid contact with others until the medical examinations are carried out.

The Ministry emphasised that all the individuals that test negative are instructed to follow the health guidelines outlined by the Ministry, which include self-isolation for a total of 14 days and will receive a paid medical leave during that period, adding that a specialised medical team will follow up with them accordingly.

In line with the guidelines outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry continues to screen all incoming passengers from COVID-19 affected countries, monitoring them for 14 days to ensure they are virus-free and do not pose a threat to the health and safety of the Kingdom’s citizens and residents.