Bahrain toughens virus fight

TDT | Manama

Bahrain yesterday further toughened its fight against coronavirus outbreak by announcing measures including limiting public gathering to 20 people or fewer and requiring restaurants and food outlets to function only as takeaway and delivery services.

The latest move, which outlines an eleven point instructions, follows a Government Executive Committee meeting Chaired by the HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday.

Yesterday’s announcement of the Supreme Council of Health.

Making the announcement, aimed at reducing the severity of the global outbreak, HRH the Crown Prince said: “Citizens who actively follow precaution ary measures are the Kingdom’s greatest ally against Coronavirus (COVID-19).”

HRH the Crown Prince went on to commend the efforts of citizens, residents and visitors, underlining the national responsibility centred on all to combat this virus, which does not discriminate between anyone.

Administrative and educational professionals will continue to work but are encouraged to work remotely whenever possible.

HRH the Crown Prince also directed the Ministry of Education to take all necessary measures to mitigate the impact of closures in the education process wherever possible.

The National Medical Task Force to Combat the Coronavirus said it continues to encourage compliance with all health guidelines issued. These guidelines include washing hands thoroughly with soap, refraining from close interactions, and covering the mouth and nose with a tissue while coughing.

The Government Executive Committee affirmed that these are precautionary measures introduced to safeguard the well-being of citizens and residents, noting the wide-ranging contributions of Team Bahrain.