MOH warns of possible second coronavirus wave anytime

The spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad stated that the intensive care and special wards for Covid-19 patients are witnessing an increase of about 8% compared to last month, while there has been an increase of patients occupying special intensive care beds to around 11%, in all public and field hospitals of the Ministry of Health.

Al-Sanad noted that it is important for the public to understand social responsibility in regard to determining the direction of the coronavirus health situation, warning that there are those who show non-compliance and invite repercussions.

Dr. Al-Sanad emphasized that confronting the coronavirus epidemic is a responsibility of all individuals and institutions, as controlling the pandemic situation can be achieved with joint cooperation between members of society and its institutions. It is important to reduce pressure on the health system, which the country has been facing around the clock for about 8 months, he added.

Dr. Al-Sanad stated that some countries of the world have reimposed strict measures to reduce the cases, which we do not wish to happen locally, as the biggest chance to handle this pandemic is related to the individual’s awareness and sense of his responsibility towards society, his protection for himself and for those around him.

He further stated that gradual returning to normal life was an option to coexist with the virus; this does not mean that the coronavirus has ended unless there is a successful treatment or vaccine. The second wave is possible anytime when preventive measures are not adhered to.