Covid-19 restrictions Archives

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Health & Wellbeing

Qatar slashes all remaining Covid-19 mask restrictions as cases decline

Covid-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency, the World Health Organisation declared in May. Qatar has officially ended all remaining Covid-19 restrictions, including masks, according to a statement…

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Qatar stock market ends higher as Covid-19 stricken China opens borders

Qatar imposed a mandatory Covid-19 test for visitors coming from China amid the nation’s rising case numbers. The Qatari and Saudi stock markets closed higher on Sunday after China removed…

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Covid-19 cases expected to increase in coming weeks: health official

With the number of Covid-19 cases in Qatar continuing to rise, the government has confirmed that masks will be required in all closed public spaces. Numbers of Covid-19 cases are…

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Culture
Life

After two lockdowns: people in Qatar look forward to an unrestricted Eid

After two lockdowns, people in Qatar navigate freely through mosques and houses to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr festivities as restrictions are lifted. On the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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Women’s prayer areas make a comeback this Ramadan

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has held a conference to announce all the latest updates for the holy month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs…

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What are the rules for wearing face masks in Qatar?

With the pandemic still ongoing, the Ministry of Public health (MOPH) reiterated the necessity of wearing face masks in certain places The ministry of public health(MOPH) has released a statement…

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Qatar loosens Covid-19 restrictions as vaccination drive expands

Authorities have now increased the capacity of individuals allowed to gather indoors and outdoors. Qatar’s cabinet has announced several updates to Phase 3 of the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions…

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Georgia opens up as ‘quarantine-free destination’ for vaccinated Qatar travellers

Vaccinated and need a break overseas? Pack your bags and take a quick trip to one of Europe’s most stunning countries. Fully vaccinated citizens and residents of Qatar can get a…

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Qatar’s community reacts to new Covid-19 restrictions

Restrictions include banning all dine-in options at restaurants and cafes, as well as limitations on social gathering. A new set of restrictions designed to curb the rapid spread of Covid-19…

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