Manama: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: The Ministry of Health Bahrain has detected 535 new cases of the COVID-19 as a result of 9203 tests conducted on July 13,2020.
Out of 9203 COVID-19 tests carried out on 13 July 2020, 535 new cases have been detected among 297 expatriate workers, 238 new cases are contacts of active cases. There were 674 recoveries from the COVID19, increasing total recoveries to 29099, the Ministry of Health confirmed.
Total tests so far carried out reached 675153, and one death is recorded on taking the total to 109 and 674 additional recoveries.
The number of total active cases reaching 4268 out of which 4218 were stable and 72 active cases receiving treatment and 50 cases were reported in a critical condition.
The spike in deaths and number of cases is largely attributable to a deliberate non-compliance of the health and safety guidelines developed and implemented by the authorities.
The non-compliance of precautionary measures issued by the Ministry of Health has enhanced the possibility of spreading of the virus among citizens at an alarming level.
The Ministry of Health stressed that it is the national responsibility of all to follow the precautionary health measures enacted by the government, which include vigilantly following social distancing guidelines, to ensure the mitigation of COVID-19 and the safety of the community.
The Ministry highlighted that recent COVID-19 testing has indicated an increase in cases from contacts of active COVID-19 cases, particularly from family and social gatherings, leaving home for unnecessary reasons, and negligence when complying with the health measures and guidelines issued.
