Table A2.
Anti-COVID-19 measures for State of Qatar; first case on February 29th, 2020.
| Date effective | Date stopped | Action details |
|---|---|---|
| 01.03.2020 | People travelling from Egypt temporarily restricted | |
| 06.03.2020 | 31.12.2020 | All State of Qatari citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries entering the State of Qatar or travelling to other Gulf countries should use their passports and not their ID cards as of 6 March 2020. |
| 10.03.2020 | 01.09.2020 | closure of all schools and universities until further notice, all residents to avoid gatherings in public places, and avoid travel except if absolutely necessary, Ministry of Public Health bans hookah/shisha in State of Qatar until further notice. |
| 13.03.2020 | 01.09.2020 | closure of cinemas, theatres, children’s play areas, gyms and wedding venues, elderly avoid going out, State of Qatar Museums (QM) has closed all its museums and heritage sites to visitors until further notice, Doha metro temporary suspension |
| 16.03.2020 | 01.09.2020 | all public transport, taxi stopped, entry suspended to European countries and 14 days quarantine in effect, dinning in bars clubs stopped, football, health clubs, gyms closed |
| 18.03.2020 | 15.06.2020 | closure of shops, parks, mosques, residents advised staying home unless necessary |
| 22.03.2020 | 28.07.2020 | 80% govt employees to WFH, driving schools closed, ban on all forms of gatherings |
| 23.03.2020 | 01.07.2020 | temporarily closing all restaurants, cafes, food outlets and food carts |
| 26.03.2020 | 12.05.2020 | closure of in-person money exchange and transfer service offices |
| 27.03.2020 | 15.06.2020 | completely shut down the non-essential businesses |
| 29.03.2020 | 15.06.2020 | (MoPH) has launched remote healthcare services, shut down all the following outlets: outlets serving hot and cold beverages, coffee shops and cafeterias, companies and commercial shops to operate from 6 am to 7 pm, suspension of the hearings of the court matters |
| 30.03.2020 | 15.06.2020 | Suspend some non-emergency health services |
| 01.04.2020 | 28.07.2020 | 80% private sector employees to work from home, rest work fewer hours, Stopping the temporary home services system provided by cleaning, catering, and other hospitality companies, Reducing the number of workers who are transported by buses to half the capacity of the bus |
| 03.04.2020 | 15.06.2020 | Banned the movement of all types of scooters and 'Jet Ski' boats until further notice |
| 09.04.2020 | 09.07.2020 | Close the shops and suspend all commercial activities on weekends |
| 22.04.2020 | 13.05.2020 | No more takeaways: Cafes and restaurants can only home deliver orders |
| 06.05.2020 | 15.06.2020 | Reopening of industrial area with restricted entry |
| 11.05.2020 | 15.06.2020 | New entry and exit procedures to the remaining parts of the Industrial Area, from Street 34 to Street 54 |
| 12.05.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Money exchanges in State of Qatar to reopen |
| 13.05.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Restaurants and cafes in State of Qatar can resume takeaway services |
| 17.05.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Wearing a face mask is compulsory when outside of the house |
| 19.05.2020 | 30.05.2020 | Halting most commercial activities until May 30 |
| 19.05.2020 | 14.08.2020 | No more than two people are now allowed to be in the same vehicle. Exceptions for three people are made for private vehicles driven by the family driver, or transportation in taxis, group exercising will not be allowed |
| 22.05.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Mandatory to install and activate the EHTERAZ app when leaving the house for all citizens and residents |
| 15.06.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Removing the requirement for entry and exit permits to and from the Industrial Area, Phase 1 lifting of restrictions |
| 01.07.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Phase 2 lifting of restrictions, cancellation of entry and exit points to and from the Industrial Area |
| 09.07.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Cabinet revokes decision to close shops and commercial activities on weekends |
| 28.07.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Phase 3 lifting of restrictions |