1/6 The majority of new positive cases detected over the past two days belong to 4 clusters: Clusters in Mazboud(15), Majdal Anjar(18), foreign workers(30+), and repatriated passengers from Kuwait(25). Few comments and observations:
2/6 The spread of the virus is facilitated by ignoring safety instructions, or breaking out of quarantine. In some of these cases, cluster investigations revealed this happened. The question is who is responsible: the authorities, the local community, or the individual.
3/6 Yesterday, the largest number of daily increase in cases was reported; authorities had two choices: Total or localized lockdown. They opted for the latter, correctly IMO. However, a personal choice of severely limiting social gathering in Eid is warranted. #خليك_بالبيت
4/6 The large number of positive cases ( 20+% of passengers)on the repatriation flight from Kuwait is worrying. This endangers the fellow passengers and the crew. What was the preflight PCR for those individuals? Are these true positives? Confirmation is required.
5/6 A repatriated individual, who should have been in self isolation as a condition for repatriation, was reported to have been indulging in large social gatherings. This behavior is beyond irresponsible, it is reckless and borders on criminal. Legal action should be considered.
6/6 Finally, a kind reminder. This is a marathon, not a sprint. The solution is not entirely medical, the civil authorities, local communities, and individuals have to actively participate if we are to escape the purgatory of perpetual lockdowns.
