Bahrain's Covid-19 Cases: Tracking The Outbreak

As of May 2024, Bahrain has reported 997 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,873. The Bahrain health ministry also reported 1,075 recoveries and six deaths. This update comes as many countries continue to grapple with the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bahrain's health ministry reported 997 new cases in April 2021

On April 19, 2021, Bahrain's health ministry reported 997 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, bringing the total number of active cases in the country to 11,155. Of these new cases, 361 were among expatriate workers, 581 were contacts of active cases, and 55 were related to travel. This update also reported six new deaths, bringing the death toll to 594. There were 1,075 recoveries, taking the total number of recoveries to 152,361.

At the time of the report, there were 92 Covid-19 cases in a critical condition and 149 cases receiving treatment. A further 11,063 cases were considered stable. As many as 160,33 Covid-19 tests were carried out on April 18, according to the ministry.

The previous month, Bahrain had confirmed four new cases of the deadly coronavirus, taking the total number of cases in the country to 166. Nine people who had been infected with the virus had recovered, bringing the total number of cured patients to 44.

100 new cases were confirmed in April 2020, bringing the total to 1,873

On April 19, 2020, health authorities in Bahrain announced that 100 new cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 1,873. This update came as part of a wider announcement regarding the situation in three Middle Eastern countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain.

The pandemic had, at that point, spread to at least 185 countries and regions, with Europe and the US being the worst-hit areas. Worldwide, the virus had killed more than 162,000 people, with total infections exceeding 2.35 million, and recoveries crossing 605,300. Billions of people were living under some form of restriction to slow the spread of the virus.

In Bahrain, the situation was as follows: there were 1,873 total infections, with 100 new cases confirmed in April 2020. There had been seven fatalities and 759 recoveries recorded thus far. The country had previously confirmed four new cases in March 2020, bringing the total at that time to 166. Before that, in February 2020, three new cases were confirmed, taking the nationwide total to 26.

Bahrain's health ministry reported 4 new cases in March 2020, bringing the total to 166

On March 13, 2020, Bahrain's Ministry of Health reported four new cases of the deadly coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 166. This announcement came just a day after the health ministry reported that 77 out of 165 Bahrain citizens evacuated from Iran had tested positive for the virus. The ministry had organised a chartered plane to bring these citizens back to Bahrain from coronavirus-hit Iran on Tuesday, February 25.

The four new cases were reported on a Friday, and the identities and travel histories of the infected individuals were not disclosed. However, it is worth noting that many of the recorded cases of coronavirus in the Arabian Gulf region have been linked to travel with Iran. In fact, the three latest cases reported in Bahrain on February 26, 2020, had all visited Iran, where case numbers had spiked that week. These three cases brought the nationwide total in Bahrain to 26 at the time.

The Bahraini government's response to the outbreak included calling on citizens who had visited Iran in February to self-quarantine at home until they could be examined by health authorities. Additionally, Bahrain accused Iran of a cover-up and failing to stamp the passports of Bahraini travellers, which they referred to as "biological aggression."

3 new cases were confirmed in February 2020, bringing the total to 26

On February 26, 2020, three new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Bahrain, bringing the nationwide total to 26. This development was announced by the country's health ministry, which also revealed that all three new cases were women who had recently visited Iran. This update came at a time when Iran was experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, with over 90 confirmed infections and 15 deaths reported in the country.

In response to the new cases, the Bahraini government advised citizens who had travelled to Iran in February to self-quarantine at home until they could be examined. This proactive measure aimed to prevent further spread of the virus within the country. It is important to note that these cases were identified in the early stages of the pandemic, when knowledge about the virus and effective prevention strategies were still evolving.

The identification of these three cases in Bahrain reflected the country's efforts to monitor and manage the emerging situation. It demonstrated the government's commitment to transparency and proactive response in addressing the pandemic. The self-quarantine recommendation was a crucial step in containing the spread and protecting the health and safety of the Bahraini population.

The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic were marked by uncertainty and rapidly evolving developments. The identification of these cases in Bahrain, along with the government's response, highlights the importance of vigilance and adaptability in addressing public health emergencies. It underscores the need for countries to work together and implement necessary measures to control the spread of infectious diseases.

28 passengers from Bahrain tested positive at Peshawar Airport in May 2021

On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 28 passengers from Bahrain tested positive for the coronavirus at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan. This was confirmed through rapid antigen tests conducted on 130 passengers arriving from Bahrain.

The positive cases were handed over to the district administration, and various areas of the airport were disinfected as a precaution. This incident occurred during the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan, which had already crossed 850,000 total cases at the time.

The situation was concerning for the country, especially as there had been previous issues with passengers arriving with negative PCR test results but later testing positive for the coronavirus. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had noted that some passengers were travelling to Pakistan using fake PCR negative test results, endangering other passengers and undermining national efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

In response, the CAA called on airlines to verify PCR tests, only accepting reports from government-approved laboratories. They also emphasized that only original reports, not copies, would be accepted for passengers checking in for flights to Pakistan.

The Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar took precautions by conducting rapid antigen tests on arriving passengers and implementing disinfection procedures in relevant areas.

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