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QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced Sunday that the beginning of the third stage of lifting the restrictions imposed by the (COVID-19) pandemic will start on Tuesday, July 27, 2020. The ministry said that the step comes considering the positive indicators that show the success of the State of Qatar's efforts in addressing the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
During a press conference held this evening, the Ministry clarified the procedures for lifting restrictions related to shopping, work, and praying in mosques, visiting restaurants and cafes, going to beauty salons, barbershops, gyms, wellness centers and travel procedures.
With the advent of Eid Al Adha, which coincides with the start of the third phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions, Chair of the National Strategic Group on Covid-19 Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, who is also the Head of the Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), stressed the necessity of strict adherence to the precautionary measures recommended by the Ministry of Public Health, these measure include wearing a mask, using hand sanitizers, physical distancing, avoiding crowded places, and taking all appropriate and recommended measures to protect the elderly and people with chronic diseases from the virus.
Regarding the status of the spread of the virus in the country, he noted that the epidemic is currently retreating since recording the highest daily infections in late May. He added that the daily number of infections has been declining since the date to a range of 250 to 400 new cases a day. He noted that most new infections is among young people.
He pointed out that the last period witnessed a decline in the daily of infections, but at a decelerating rate compared with the first half of July. He noted that most of the infections recorded in the last week were among people aged between 25 and 44 years, while the number of infections for people above 55 years of age was limited.
He said that the average age of people who get infected in the State of Qatar is 35, with a relative decline in infections among the elderly. He stressed that these figures indicate the success of the state and society in general in limiting the spread of the virus to the most vulnerable segments in society.
Al Khal noted that the rate of infections among citizens and resident professionals was declining since the first week of July but has seen a stabilization recently. He added that many of the new cases were among families, with family and social visits were the main source of infection. He noted that the fact is a cause for concern due to the potential of having a rise in cases during Eid Al Adha. He said that a similar rise was recorded in the 14 days that followed Eid Al Fitr, due to the increase in social visits during the period.
Doha
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced Sunday that the beginning of the third stage of lifting the restrictions imposed by the (COVID-19) pandemic will start on Tuesday, July 27, 2020. The ministry said that the step comes considering the positive indicators that show the success of the State of Qatar's efforts in addressing the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
During a press conference held this evening, the Ministry clarified the procedures for lifting restrictions related to shopping, work, and praying in mosques, visiting restaurants and cafes, going to beauty salons, barbershops, gyms, wellness centers and travel procedures.
With the advent of Eid Al Adha, which coincides with the start of the third phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions, Chair of the National Strategic Group on Covid-19 Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, who is also the Head of the Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), stressed the necessity of strict adherence to the precautionary measures recommended by the Ministry of Public Health, these measure include wearing a mask, using hand sanitizers, physical distancing, avoiding crowded places, and taking all appropriate and recommended measures to protect the elderly and people with chronic diseases from the virus.
Regarding the status of the spread of the virus in the country, he noted that the epidemic is currently retreating since recording the highest daily infections in late May. He added that the daily number of infections has been declining since the date to a range of 250 to 400 new cases a day. He noted that most new infections is among young people.
He pointed out that the last period witnessed a decline in the daily of infections, but at a decelerating rate compared with the first half of July. He noted that most of the infections recorded in the last week were among people aged between 25 and 44 years, while the number of infections for people above 55 years of age was limited.
He said that the average age of people who get infected in the State of Qatar is 35, with a relative decline in infections among the elderly. He stressed that these figures indicate the success of the state and society in general in limiting the spread of the virus to the most vulnerable segments in society.
Al Khal noted that the rate of infections among citizens and resident professionals was declining since the first week of July but has seen a stabilization recently. He added that many of the new cases were among families, with family and social visits were the main source of infection. He noted that the fact is a cause for concern due to the potential of having a rise in cases during Eid Al Adha. He said that a similar rise was recorded in the 14 days that followed Eid Al Fitr, due to the increase in social visits during the period.
