The Ministry of Health announces death of 65-year-old Bahraini national

The Ministry of Health has announced the death of a 65-year-old male Bahraini national who was suffering from underlying and chronic health problems, and was registered as an active case of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The deceased male who had returned from Iran via an indirect flight, was placed in isolation and received extensive 24-hour treatment from a specialised medical team.

The Ministry highlighted that, excluding two cases, all other active COVID-19 cases remain stable and that all patients are receiving treatment from a specialised medical team following guidelines provided by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Ministry of Health expresses its heartfelt condolences to the individual’s family at this difficult time.