MoPH calls on people to adhere to COVID protocol

Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has called on members of the community to adhere to the new preventive measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is in implementation of the Cabinet decision on the mandatory wearing of face masks in all closed public spaces. The ministry explained that face masks are now mandatory for all individuals aged six years of age and above in closed public spaces. This includes healthcare facilities, workplace, public transport, mosques, gyms, malls, shops, and cinemas in addition to other closed public places.

With the number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Qatar rising in recent weeks, the ministry stressed the need for people to adhere to the new measures related to the wearing of face masks.
The ministry said face masks, when worn properly by everyone, are an effective tool to prevent virus transmission.

The ministry called on members of the community to play their part in suppressing the current rise in COVID-19 by practising Covid appropriate behaviours.

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 with all doses for which you are eligible, including getting the booster dose as they proved to be very safe and effective.

The ministry said it is important that members of the community continue to receive all the vaccine doses for which they are eligible. More than 1.7 million people in Qatar have received a booster dose, and anyone aged 12 years and above who had their second dose more than six months ago is eligible for a booster dose. A fourth vaccine dose is also available for individuals 50 years of age and older and those with chronic diseases that increase their risk for severe COVID-19 infection, regardless of their age. The fourth dose is offered to these vulnerable individuals after four months from their booster dose (third dose) or COVID-19 infection.