Doha: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company to ban the entry of children below the age of 12 to its branches from tomorrow as part of its preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

"For your safety and that of the community, shop without your kids," complementing the preventive measures taken to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Al Meera tweeted yesterday.

"As these children may catch the virus, carry it without showing signs of disease, and possibly is high to pass it on to the elderly. This is the reason why we urged the customers to not take children when they shop," said Al Meera in a statement.  “This will also help us reduce the number of shoppers in our branches and allow us to respect social distancing," added Al Meera. 

"For your health and the health of our community, we advise you to wear masks for protection when you shop,” said the company.

SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR