File Picture by: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula QNA Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued yesterday a circular preventing restaurants and cafes in the country from serving food, banning customers from sitting inside or holding any gatherings starting Monday until further notice. The decision was made as part of the precautionary measures against the spread […]
Month: March 2020
Ministry reports 64 new coronavirus cases in Qatar; total now 401
Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today announced 64 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar taking the total number of cases to 401. Till now 7,950 people have been tested for Covid-19 in Qatar. Till now 4 people have been recovered from COVID-19 in […]
Exit permits for government, semi-government staff to be abolished, says MOI
The Peninsula The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced yesterday that the exit permit for government and semi-government sectors that are not subject to the Labour Law will be abolished, with effect from March 19, 2020, exempting a category — 5 per cent of the employees — in the establishment that are determined by the employer […]
Local produce vegetable markets to remain open through the week
Representational image The Peninsula Online Doha: All the five local produce yards, that used to open only during weekends, will now remain open through the week said Ministry of Municipality and Environment on its social media. The markets are located in Al Sheehaniya, Al Mazrouha, Al Wakrah, Al Khor-Al Zakhira and Al Shamal and will […]
4 people recovered from coronavirus in Qatar
Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Four patients have recovered from coronavirus infection in Qatar, Ministry of Public Health announced in a press conference held now at the Ministry premises. Communicable Disease Center Medical Director Dr Muna Al Maslamani said that recovered people are from Jordan, Philippines, Sudan and Iran. “All patients […]
Katara suspends all activities for two weeks
Katara with Westbay view. Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: To reduce the chance of infection and transmission of coronavirus, Katara has announced that it will suspend all activities for a period of two weeks. The health club, beach area and eateries will be closed in addition to art galleries from Sunday. […]
HMC announces changes to visitor policy across all HMC hospitals
The Peninsula Doha: With the emergence and spread of COVID-19 around the world and the region, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is making changes to its visitor policy. In order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, additional restrictions for visitors to Inpatient Units and long-term care facilities are now in place across HMC hospitals. From […]
Qatar includes more countries in temporary travel restrictions
The Peninsula As part of the precautionary measures taken by Qatar to limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as an extension to previous decisions on suspending travel from designated countries, it has been decided to suspend visa on arrival from a number of European countries, effective March 15 and until further notice. The decision […]
Ministry reports 17 new coronavirus cases in Qatar; total now 337
The Peninsula Online Doha: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) today announced 17 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in Qatar taking the total number of cases to 337. “New cases relate to previously discovered cases among expatriate workers who are quarantined. The new cases have been introduced to complete isolation, and they are very […]
Philippine capital to undergo curfew, mall closures as coronavirus deaths rise to eight
Commuters wear protective face masks as they queue to get into a train amid new cases of coronavirus in Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez By Neil Jerome Morales | Reuters Manila: Mayors of Metro Manila’s 16 cities announced nighttime curfews on Saturday and urged shopping malls to close for one month, in a […]