Covid-19 Spokesperson Mabrouq Azeez has revealed that the contacts of Case 21, who are now at risk of contracting Covid-19, had been to fishing trips and parties.

Speaking at a press conference held at the National Emergency Operation Center, Mabrouq noted that over 200 people had come into contact with the first patient to test positive for Covid-19, within just five days. He also added that the number is expected to increase in the future.

According to Mabrouq, such a high number of contacts are there because of attending parties, picnics and having visited friends far too often during a time like this. This is also the reason why a lot of High Risk and Medium Risk people are among contacts of the patient.

Mabrouq had appealed anyone who may have been at such a gathering to come forward and inform the relevant authorities even if they do not have any flu like symptoms.

All three patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in the capital city are now at the Farukolhufushi facility.