Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Ministry of Public Health has suspended issuing birth certificates at government and private hospitals in Qatar until further notice as part of COVID-19 precaution."As part of preventive & precautionary measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19, MOPH stopped handing birth certificates at all accredited offices until further notice," the ministry said.The birth certificate and its official document can be mailed by Qatar Post at a cost of QR30 within 48 hours of the date of issuance. The decision came into effect on Tuesday (January 18).For inquiries, the ministry said citizens and residents may call the following:Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC)4409 2145, 4407 5135, 4409 2143, 4409 2142, 4409 2141Sidra Medical Center4003 0878Al-Wakra Hospital4011 5288