The Peninsula Online Government Communications Office has issued a statement on Bahraini citizens who arrived in Qatar from Iran and are waiting to get home. The full statement: On 27 March 2020, 31 Bahraini citizens arrived in Doha on a Qatar Airways flight from Iran. As Bahrain does not allow commercial flights from Qatar, the […]
Month: March 2020
Qatar reports first death from Covid-19; 28 new cases
The Peninsula Online Qatar reported the first death from coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported today. MoPH announced today the registration of 28 new confirmed cases of corona virus (Covid-19), two cases of recovery, in addition to the first death due to the virus. The total number of cases reported stands at […]
Qatar launches new remote healthcare services
The Peninsula In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, MoPH has activated a set of remote access channels to healthcare services at PHCC and HMC in collaboration with TASMU Smart Qatar, MoTC, Hukoomi and Qatar Post along with notable digital solution providers. The new virtual healthcare services have been developed to ensure the safety […]
Sana Intersection opens for traffic
QNA Doha: Ashghal has completed the upgrade works of Al Rufaa Intersection (known as Sana Intersection) and opened it for traffic on Wednesday, March 25, as part of the A-Ring Road Development Project. Mohamed Arqoub Al-Khaldi, Highway Projects Department Assistant Manager at Ashghal, said that the intersection is a strategic location that links some of the […]
Qatar launches new remote healthcare services
The Peninsula In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, MoPH has activated a set of remote access channels to healthcare services at PHCC and HMC in collaboration with TASMU Smart Qatar, MoTC, Hukoomi and Qatar Post along with notable digital solution providers. The new virtual healthcare services have been developed to ensure the safety […]
13 new Covid-19 cases, total 562 in Qatar
The Peninsula Online Ministry of Public Health today announces the registration of 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) in the State of Qatar. The total number stands at 562 Some new cases are related to travelers who came to the State of Qatar and others to contacts. The new cases have been put […]
Amiri Air Force brings in first consignment of sterilisers and medical masks: MoCI
QNA Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced today the arrival of the first shipments of masks and medical sterilizers with the support of the Air Transport Group of the Amiri Air Force. The ministry said that “these medical shipments come within the framework of national efforts aimed at enhancing the flow of imports of medical […]
Designated authorities arrest 10 people for violating home quarantine conditions
QNA The Ministry of Public Health announced that the designated authorities arrested on Tuesday 10 people who violated the requirements of the home quarantine, they committed to following, which they are legally accountable for, in accordance with the procedures of the health authorities in the country. The Ministry said in a statement that the arrest […]
Money exchanges in Qatar to shut in COVID-19 fight
Qatar Central Bank The Peninsula Online Qatar’s Government Communication Office announced the temporary closure of in-person money exchange and transfer service offices, effective from 26 March. This is part of wider measures introduced by the government to close non-essential shops and public spaces to tackle the COVID-19. The most important thing the people of Qatar […]
MoPH announces new working hours for Medical Commission
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the new working hours for the Medical Commission Department, which will be in one shift from 7am until 2pm, starting next March 29. The Ministry explained that the change is part of the precautionary procedures and preventive measures to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The MoPH called upon […]