36. NIHR received a call from a foreigner representing himself and four
others, whereby he claimed that their workplace had tested them for
coronavirus, and the result was negative, however they were transferred
to Sitra Center. He added that after a week passed, they were reexamined and once again the result was negative. However, they still
remained in the quarantine center, although none of them showed any
symptoms and till now they do not know the final result of their situation.
He expressed their desire to be deported to their countries of origin, and
their respective embassies are willing to deport them. Immediately, NIHR
contacted (444) phone line dedicated to providing assistance for
coronavirus (COVID-19) issues. The respondents were helpful and they
were forthcoming and cooperative. After they took all the needed
information, and cross checked it, they informed NIHR that in less than
24 hours this person and the four others tested positive to coronavirus,
and that their treatment has already started. They explained that
sometimes the infected patient is asymptomatic, however the lab tests
proved their infection with coronavirus and their treatment is ongoing.
(b) Survey results amongst the medical staff
37. The information was collected from a random sample of (31) medical staff in
the isolation and quarantine centers, through personal meetings and direct
phone calls.
38. All the participants in the “survey” amongst the medical staff responded that
the maximum health protection was provided for them to avoid being infected
with coronavirus. They said that the working hours at the isolation and
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