DOHA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's Health Ministry on Tuesday announced 283 new infections of COVID-19, increasing the total number of confirmed cases in the Gulf state to 109,880.

"Some 275 people recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 106,603, while two others died, raising the fatalities to 167," the official Qatar News Agency quoted a statement by the ministry as saying.

A total of 481,930 people in Qatar have undergone lab tests for COVID-19 so far, it added.

China and Qatar have offered mutual help during the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

On Feb. 21, five Qatar Airways cargo freighters flew to China carrying approximately 300 tons of medical supplies donated by the airline.

On July 8, Chinese health officials and medical experts held a video conference with Qatari counterparts to share experience and expertise in fighting COVID-19.

The two sides also held in-depth exchange of views on the issues that Qatar is most concerned about, including coronavirus prevention and control, test analysis, clinic care, vaccine development and social management. Enditem

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