Health Undersecretary: Need to continue to act responsibly, follow health guidelines during Eid Al Adha

Health Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea has called on all people to keep up their determination and sense of responsibility during the Eid holidays and continue to adhere to all measures taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

People should be committed to reducing the rate of infection resulting from contact during the holidays in order to avoid a repeat of the high number of cases that marked Eid Al Fitr in May due to complacency in the proper application of instructions issued by the relevant authorities, he said.

Dr. Al Manea congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, Bahrain and the Arab and Islamic nations on Eid Al Adha.

He stressed that responsibility requires determination and solidarity through commitment to the precautionary decisions and measures to overcome the pandemic and protect individuals and families.

Dr. Al Mana highlighted the significance of limiting gatherings during Eid Al Adha to the family members in the same house while adhering to the standards of social distancing and wearing masks when near the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.

People should go out only when necessary and should wear face masks and adhere to social distancing in public areas, he added.

Bahrain's efforts and endeavors to address the pandemic are proceeding according to well-studied steps with all potential harnessed to enhance them.

The National Medical Team to combat the coronavirus recommendations and regular update on all local and global developments have contributed to supporting Bahrain's efforts, he said.

Dr. Al Manea lauded the efforts of the health workers and stressed that the doctors and nurses have had a prominent role and have been working diligently and persistently to ensure the health and safety of all members of society.