The epidemiological situation in the Arab world, before Ramadan

Although the blessed month of Ramadan is approaching and the symbolism it represents especially among Muslims, there are no indications on the horizon for easing quarantine measures and measures to prevent religious gatherings, especially prayer in mosques, as numerous Arab endowment ministries have retained the annual opportunity to point out that mosques will remain closed during Ramadan, to prevent the spread of the virus and further aggravation of the epidemiological situation.

While the Arab Coronavirus Infection Index continues to fluctuate between a decline in the number of deaths and injuries in one country and its escalation in other countries, while the precautionary measures taken by Arab countries continue, notably by limiting movement and preventing rallies political, social, religious and other types.

Today the World Health Organization for the Middle East published the latest recorded data on the epidemiological situation in Arab countries.

The international organization also stressed the need for countries in the region to continue to carry out routine vaccinations against other diseases and to ensure equal access to a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as available, to avoid the catastrophe of other diseases.

The World Health Organization has indicated that more than 138,000 people have been infected and more than 6,000 have died of Corona virus infection in the Arab region, Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, warning, in a statement yesterday, Wednesday, that the percentage of the population that has contracted the disease so far may also be small in the regions. As a result, most people will remain vulnerable to virus infection if physical distancing measures are loosened uncontrollably.

Coinciding with the welcoming of Muslims around the world for the month of Ramadan, which is characterized by religious and social gatherings, the performance of group prayers and family visits, the organization has issued recommendations for following the most important methods physical and mental health care during this month by maintaining physical distancing as an absolute necessity to prevent exposure to disease or its transmission to others.