People urged to strictly follow health guidelines during Eid

Bahrain’s Health Minister has urged people to strictly follow health guidelines during Eid Al Adha, to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).

Eid Al Adha is expected to commence later this weekend with the country going into a holiday weekend of five days.

Minister Faeqa Al Saleh in a statement emphasised the need to refrain from family gatherings during Eid Al Adha, to avoid the repetition of the increased cases of Covid-19 which the country witnessed during Eid Al Fitr.

Bahrain witnessed a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases during the end of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr holidays, which officials said was a result of “reckless non-compliance” with health and safety guidelines.

National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus member Lt Col Dr Manaf Al Qahtani had cited an increase of nearly 1,000 cases between May 25 and June 1, the period covering end of Ramdan and Eid.

He said that it was “due to the high numbers of contacts”.

Source: http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/838712/People-urged-to-strictly-follow-health-guidelines-during-Eid