In line with the precautionary measures to contain the Coronavirus in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) reminded all citizens and residents to adhere to the mandatory rule to wear a facemask, especially when going out.
MOI also stated on Twitter that all citizens and residents are obligated to not have more than four persons in a vehicle. This includes the driver. Families are exempted from the said measure.
In a press conference held on Thursday evening, Chair of the National Strategic Group on COVID-19 and Head of the Infectious Diseases Division at Hamad Medical Corporation, Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, stated that the new cases increased after a period of decline due to the Eid al-Adha holidays and failure to adhere to preventive measures during family visits and social gatherings.
With this, he also added that an increase in infections may lead to a delay in entering the fourth phase of lifting restrictions.
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On the other hand, Director of the Health Protection and Communicable Diseases Control Department at MoPH and co-chair of the National Pandemic Preparation Committee, Dr. Hamad Al Rumaihi, also spoke during the press conference.
In his address, Dr Rumaihi stated: "We expect to be living with COVID-19 to some degree for some time to come."
"Only when a reliable vaccine becomes available can we confidently believe the threat of COVID-19 is passed," he added.
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In the press conference, Dr Al Khal also reminded all citizens and residents to adhere to safety precautions against the Coronavirus until safe and effective vaccination is available.
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