Twenty-nine new cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) were registered in Bahrain yesterday.

This brought the total number of active cases to 1,011, according to the Health Ministry’s webpage dedicated to Covid-19.

Also yesterday, 29 more people were discharged after being treated for the disease, taking the total number of recoveries to 755.So far, Bahrain has registered 1,773 Covid-19 cases since February 24 – 1,011 active cases, 755 recoveries and seven deaths.

According to the ministry’s statistics, three of the active cases still remain in critical condition while the rest are stable.

The total number of patients who have left the quarantine facilities remained at 1,274.

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old Bahraini tested positive for Covid-19 after coming into contact with foreign workers in Al Hassy area.

The information was shared on the ministry website under contact tracing.Meanwhile, the ministry yesterday updated contact tracing details of several labourers who tested positive for the disease including Bangladeshi and Indian men.

The majority are migrant workers from labour accommodations in Hidd, Eker, Ras Zuwayed, Naim and Al Hassy.

In addition, the Civil Defence has carried out nearly 14,000 disinfection procedures in several establishments.

“The Civil Defence, since the start of the spread of coronavirus, has carried out 13,894 disinfections in several vital installations and facilities,” said the director general of Civil Defence in a statement yesterday.

A total of 75 volunteers equipped with disinfecting tools, 20 Civil Defence officials and four fire engines were involved in the disinfection process.

A total of 2,516 volunteers were given training at the Civil Defence.

In addition, 130 disinfection procedures carried out by volunteers were monitored by Civil Defence officials.

A total of 176 training sessions were held for private companies and cleaning companies which included 623 people.

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