Doha: The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani presided over the regular meeting of the Cabinet this afternoon at the Amiri Diwan.
To combat the Covid-19 pandemic, and in the interest of the health and safety of all members of society, Cabinet decided on the following:
First
1) It is now obligatory to wear masks in all closed and open public places, with exception for people who practice sports in open places.
2) Continue to allow conferences, exhibitions and events in accordance with the following:
A) Capacity not exceeding 75% in open spaces.
B) Capacity not exceeding 50% in closed places, provided that 90% of the participants are fully vaccinated and obligating those who did not complete or receive vaccine to do a Rapid Antigen test or PCR test approved by the Ministry of Public Health.
In all cases, prior approval from the Ministry of Public Health is required before holding any conference, exhibition or event.
Second: Compliance with the health requirements, procedures, precautionary measures and controls determined by the Ministry of Public Health shall be taken into consideration.
Third: The Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health, and other government agencies - each within its jurisdiction - take the necessary measures in this regard, to ensure compliance with the health requirements and prescribed precautionary measures and measures.
Fourth: These decisions shall be effective as of Friday, December 31, 2021, until further notice.
