Qatar Cabinet Holds Regular Weekly Meeting

QNA

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday the regular Cabinet meeting through video communication technology. 

Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi stated the following:At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet heard a presentation by HE the Minister of Public Health on the latest developments to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Cabinet affirmed to continue the application of the precautionary measures and procedures taken in order to combat this pandemic. Within the framework of the plan to gradually lift the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19, the Cabinet decided the following: 

1- It decided to amend its decision regarding reducing the number of employees present in the workplace of government entities, allowing - as needed - no more than 5

2- It decided to amend its decision to reduce the number of workers present in the workplace in the private sector, so that no more than 5

3- It decided to amend its decision regarding the suspension of medical services in health facilities, allowing these services to be provided within 6

4- In implementing the said decision, the following must be taken into account:A - continued implementation of the previous exceptions decided by the Cabinet in this regard. 

B- adherence to health requirements, precautionary measures and procedures and controls determined by the Ministry of Public Health. 

5- The competent authorities - each in its jurisdiction - shall take the necessary measures in this regard. 

6- This decision is effective as of Wednesday, July 7, 2020 until further notice.