Bahrain first again in COVID-19 recovery index

Bahrain first again in COVID-19 recovery index

Bahrain has once again secured the top position globally in a key Covid-19 index.

As of July 31 this year, the kingdom with a score of 78 was the first among 121 countries mentioned in the Nikkei Covid-19 Recovery Index.

Bahrain ranked ahead of Cambodia and Portugal (jointly on 77.5) and Vietnam (76).

Regionally, Bahrain was followed by the UAE (75.5), Qatar (75), Saudi Arabia (70), Kuwait (65) and Oman (62).

Bahrain, with a score of 82, was also ranked first in December last year.

Health Minister Jaleela Al Sayed welcomed the news.

“Bahrain’s first place ranking in the latest edition of Nikkei’s Covid-19 Recovery Index is further evidence of the kingdom’s successful response to the Covid-19 pandemic,” she said last night.

“His Majesty King Hamad’s government reacted early and decisively which has led to a strong post-pandemic economic and social recovery.

“Throughout the pandemic, the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has worked tirelessly to protect public health by ensuring minimal disruption to the kingdom’s health services.

“Bahrain’s universal vaccine roll-out campaign has been backed by a world-class public information campaign, the availability of multiple vaccines, and a high level of public buy-in.

“The kingdom’s successful navigation and