Qatar has Flattened the Curve, Part 4
Can it Sustain the Success as Businesses Re-Open? During the last week of June, Qatar saw an increasing decline in new cases. Qatari officials began to talk about being past the peak of infection. The contemplated a four phase re-opening . A partial re-opening began June 15, with precautions put in place to prevent a spike in cases. July 1 brought Phase 2 of the re-opening, with more shops, mosques, and outdoor venues re-opening. See my June post for more information about the rules governing the Phase 2 reopening. Officials stressed that the transition from one stage to anothe r is subject to the cooperation of all members of society and their application of precautionary measures, and the need to adhere to the procedures in place determined by the Council of Ministers. It advises family members to limit visits to other family members and keep them to no longer than 15 minutes. As Qatar marked these milestones, a different story unfolded in the US. During th