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QNA
Doha
Qatar is looking forward to conduct high-speed tests to diagnose coronavirus (COVID-19) and is ready to use a set of rapid testing equipment to combat its spread, Director of Public Health Department at the Ministry of Public Health Sheikh Dr Mohammed al Thani has said.
“The main task of the healthcare sector now is to control the spread of infection among members of society. So, we focus on testing samples and applying isolation procedures for patients. We conduct approximately 2,000 sample tests per day. And we also look forward to have a short testing mechanism, in order to do the largest number of test samples in a shorter time,” he said during an interactive webinar organised by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) to discuss the results of scientific research on infectious diseases and their potential implications for COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the medical sector receives all required support through the proactive approach adopted by the government since the efforts began to contain the virus, through its implementation of strict precautionary measures to ensure social distancing, and to maintain the absorptive capacity of the medical sector, which is extremely important.
“Therefore, critical decisions were taken, such as quarantining all citizens returning from abroad, in addition to suspending schools and shops until further notice,” he added.
He said one of the focused goals is the development of a research roadmap that will contribute to the global efforts to combat coronavirus. “This includes setting a proactive implementation plan to keep the situation under control, investing more in monitoring, implementing precautionary measures, continuing to test samples and applying isolation, ensuring the safety of all citizens and residents, increasing awareness and educating people about the disease,” he added.
Doha
Qatar is looking forward to conduct high-speed tests to diagnose coronavirus (COVID-19) and is ready to use a set of rapid testing equipment to combat its spread, Director of Public Health Department at the Ministry of Public Health Sheikh Dr Mohammed al Thani has said.
“The main task of the healthcare sector now is to control the spread of infection among members of society. So, we focus on testing samples and applying isolation procedures for patients. We conduct approximately 2,000 sample tests per day. And we also look forward to have a short testing mechanism, in order to do the largest number of test samples in a shorter time,” he said during an interactive webinar organised by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) to discuss the results of scientific research on infectious diseases and their potential implications for COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the medical sector receives all required support through the proactive approach adopted by the government since the efforts began to contain the virus, through its implementation of strict precautionary measures to ensure social distancing, and to maintain the absorptive capacity of the medical sector, which is extremely important.
“Therefore, critical decisions were taken, such as quarantining all citizens returning from abroad, in addition to suspending schools and shops until further notice,” he added.
He said one of the focused goals is the development of a research roadmap that will contribute to the global efforts to combat coronavirus. “This includes setting a proactive implementation plan to keep the situation under control, investing more in monitoring, implementing precautionary measures, continuing to test samples and applying isolation, ensuring the safety of all citizens and residents, increasing awareness and educating people about the disease,” he added.
