An iftar gathering in Bahrain ended up with 16 family members contracting the novel coronavirus from one sick relative.
The family members were infected because they did not follow precautionary measures including avoiding gatherings, wearing masks and social distancing, the ministry said. The infected person infected all other family members, including parents, siblings and some children.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to guidelines and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus,” the ministry said.
World Health Organization (WHO) has urged people to avoid gatherings and maintain social distancing of three to six feet from anyone who is coughing or sneezing to control the spread of COVID-19.
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“When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain a virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease,” the organization’s website states.
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