The Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health, Dr. Mariam Al-Hajeri, highlighted that the medical mobile testing units have tested a total of 2,062 individuals returning from Iran during the month of February, before Iran has announced the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in its cities.

Dr. Al Hajeri further highlighted that all individuals tested had contacted the hotline no. 444, or visited the Ministry’s website to schedule their medical examinations. Dr. Al Hajeri added that out of the 2,062 samples, 2,055 tested negative for the COVID-19, with 7 testing positive.

Dr. Al Hajeri emphasised that all individuals testing positive for COVID-19 have been swiftly transferred for isolation and treatment, and their contacts prior to isolation have also been tested to ensure their health and safety. 

On this note, Dr. Al Hajeri underscored the efforts of the Kingdom’s health professionals, who are an important component of Team Bahrain, highlighting the role they play in containing and combating COVID-19.

Dr. Al Hajeri underlined the Ministry of Health’s commitment to ensure the safety of all citizens and residents,  and added that all tested individuals are provided strict guidelines to follow, including self-isolation and monitoring for 14 days, for which they will receive paid medical leave.