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Guidance for a close contact of a confirmed Covid-19 case 11 Apr 2020 - 05:29 pm

A close contact of a COVID-19 case is the one who had face to face contact for at least 15 mins or was...

With 20 recoveries, MOPH reports 216 new Covid-19 cases in Qatar 11 Apr 2020 - 02:09 pm

Doha: Qatar reported 216 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 on Saturday (April 11) taking the total number of cases reported so far to...

Ministry registers 136 new Covid-19 cases and 21 recoveries in last 24 hours 10 Apr 2020 - 12:55 pm

Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announces 136 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 as well as 21 more cases of recovery, taking the total...

3000-bed quarantine facility ready in 72 hours in Qatar; another 8500-bed to be ready soon 09 Apr 2020 - 10:16 pm

At the request of the Ministry of Public Health, the Public Works Authority Ashghal has set up a 3000-bed medical quarantine hospital within...

Qatar to launch Ehteraz app to help combat Covid-19 09 Apr 2020 - 10:15 pm

The Supreme Committee for Crisis Management will launch Ehteraz app on smartphones soon. The application assists in identifying disease transmission chains, alerting individuals...

'Work on plan for gradual opening of Industrial area has already begun' 09 Apr 2020 - 10:06 pm

Spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater in a press conference today evening said...

Ministry registers 166 new Covid-19 cases and 28 recoveries in last 24 hours 09 Apr 2020 - 01:18 pm

Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announces 166 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 as well as 28 more cases of recovery, taking the total...

Traffic department arrests one for ‘sidewall skiing' on Qatar roads 09 Apr 2020 - 09:42 am

Doha: The Traffic Department referred a reckless driver to the Public Prosecution after a video of him sidewall skiing (kind of a stunt...

Mental Support Service launched to assist Qatar residents deal with COVID-19 anxiety 08 Apr 2020 - 02:46 pm

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation launched the Mental Health Support Service through national helpline to assist people with anxiety and stress as a result...

Ministry shares pictures of baby giraffe born in Doha Zoo 08 Apr 2020 - 02:28 pm

The Doha Zoo, which is affiliated with the Public Parks Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, witnessed the birth of a...

Ministry announces 153 new COVID-19 cases in Qatar; 28 more recoveries 08 Apr 2020 - 01:53 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) announced 153 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 as well as 28 more cases of recovery, taking...

Precautionary measures to be followed when using home delivery service 08 Apr 2020 - 10:34 am

Ministry of Public Health has released a list of precautionary measures to be followed when using home delivery services. They advice that preparing...

Qatar reports two more deaths from Covid-19; 225 new cases and 19 recoveries 07 Apr 2020 - 07:11 pm

The Ministry of Public Health today announced 225 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), with the total number of people having recovered in...

For Covid-19 help, call 16000 not 999: HMC 07 Apr 2020 - 06:22 pm

Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation has reminded residents and citizens to call 16000, and not 999 if they want timely help in cases related...

23 ways to make the most of your time at home 07 Apr 2020 - 04:13 pm

With the pandemic forcing many to stay at home or reduced number of working hours, here is a list of 23 things that...

Amir wishes Boris Johnson speedy recovery 07 Apr 2020 - 02:31 pm

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani wished hospitalised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speedy recovery on Twitter. The Amir...

228 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Qatar; 8 recoveries 06 Apr 2020 - 07:14 pm

Ministry of Public Health announced 228 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), with the total number of people now recovered having reached 131...

Qatari ports implement necessary preventive measures against coronavirus 06 Apr 2020 - 04:39 pm

Doha: Under the direction of the Ministry of Communications and Transport, Qatar Ports has implemented necessary precautionary and preventive measures against the coronavirus...