Qatar and COVID-19, Part 6: Can Qatar Preserve Gains as it Enters Phase 4 Reopening?
The Next Balancing Act Between Greater Social Interaction and Public Health Protection On September 1, Qatar moved into the Phase 4 reopening process , adopting a cautious 2-step approach. The first phase will include the following: • Reopening of all mosques in the country to perform daily and Friday prayers, provided that precautionary measures are followed. Toilets and ablution facilities remain closed. • Continuing to follow the Council of Ministers’ decision, which limits the capacity in workplaces to a maximum of 80% of employees in both the public and private sectors. • Allowing gatherings of a maximum of 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors. • Allowing weddings with a maximum of 40 people indoors and 80 people outdoors, provided that precautionary measures are followed, including activating the Ehteraz application, maintaining a distance of two meters between tables with a maximum of 5 people per table, and avoiding handshakes and kisses while greeting. Individuals hol...