The Peninsula Online
Part two of phase four of Qatar’s gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has begun from September 15, 2020.
“As we commence part two of phase four of Qatar’s gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, adherence to these precautionary measures remain essential, the Government Communications Office (GCO) said.
On Twitter, the GCO stated that the situation will continue to be assessed, along with the reintroduction or lifting of some restrictions, depending on latest developments.
The latest guidelines on the restrictions are as follows:
GRADUAL LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS PART TWO OF PHASE FOUR
September 15, 2020
Gatherings
– Gatherings of 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors
– Weddings with a maximum of 40 people indoors and 80 people outdoors
– All mosques open to perform daily and Friday prayers
Business and leisure
– Souks at 75% capacity
– 80% of employees allowed in public and private workplaces
– Wholesale markets at 50% capacity
– Cleaning and hospitality services in workplaces at 30% capacity and
resumption of home services
– Local exhibitions allowed at 30% capacity
– Malls at 50% capacity, with normal hours and children welcome
– Food courts in malls at 30% capacity
– Restaurants at 30% capacity and playgrounds and leisure centres remain closed
– Massage and sauna centres at 30% capacity
– Theatres and cinemas at 30% capacity for those 18 and older
– Museums and libraries at full capacity
– Continuing the suspension of home beauty, barber, massage and fitness training services
Transport
– Personal boat and yacht rentals at 30% capacity
– Metro and Bus at 30% capacity
– Driving schools at 50% capacity
– Continuing to follow Qatar’s travel policy
Professional Sports and Personal Fitness
– Spectators at 20% capacity indoors and 30% outdoors
– Health clubs, gyms and pools at 30% capacity
– Continuing the closure of playgrounds and sports equipment in public parks
Education and Health
– Private healthcare facilities at 100% capacity
– Private education and training centres at 50% capacity
