Bahrain sees 43 rise in COVID-19 cases in 18 days; ranks third globally in vaccination rate

Bahrain sees 43 rise in COVID-19 cases in 18 days; ranks third globally in vaccination rate

Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain has witnessed a 43 percent increase in COVID-19 cases from Jan. 1 to 18 compared to Dec. 14 to 31 and 18 percent of cases registered during that period are of children between the ages of 0 to 17, the undersecretary at the country's health ministry, Dr. Waleed Al Manea, said during a press conference here on Wednesday.Dr. Waleed Al Manea, who is also a member of Bahrain's national taskforce for combating coronavirus, noted that the increased number of active cases in January is a direct consequence of individuals not following public health measures, adding that the responsibility for eradicating the virus rests in the collective hands of citizens and residents.He highlighted the importance of continued and full adherence to public health measures, warning that the virus is still active, and complacency endangers the community.Dr. Al Manea emphasized that the health ministry will continue to conduct inspections, in coordination with relevant authorities, on restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, barbershops, and gyms, to ensure that all health measures are