
The Supreme Committee for Crisis Management said that there will be zero tolerance with violators of the law issued by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani amending some of the provisions of the Decree Law No 17 of 1990 on the prevention of infectious diseases. At a regular press conference yesterday, the committee stressed that there will be no compromise in applying the law and related procedures to all violators.
H H the Amir issued yesterday a decision amending some of the provisions of the Decree Law No 17 of 1990 on the prevention of infectious diseases. Under the law, the provisions of Article 4 will provide for that the burden of reporting stipulated in the previous article falls on every doctor who examines someone who is infected or suspected of having an infectious disease; the infected person and their guardian, the president or representative of the infected person’s university, institute or school, infected person’s direct manager — if the infection took place or suspected to have taken place during performing work duties-, and on the employer, in case of expatriates, whether the infection took place inside or outside the state; when any of them knows about it.
The Spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management, H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater thanked the security authorities represented by the Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Forces (Lekhwiya), which spared no effort in implementing all these laws and measures. Her Excellency pointed out that the Attorney General of the State of Qatar had issued a decision to establish a health prosecution specialized in investigating all healthrelated crimes. S
he praised the efforts of doctors, medical staff and officials of the Ministry of Public Health, who are the first line of defence for our society in this crisis, and who work around the clock to ensure the provision of high-quality medical services, stressing that they are the soldiers who defend us in this crisis. Her Excellency announced that, as a continuation of the State’s efforts to limit gatherings and implement the necessary preventive measures to curb the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry decided to completely close unnecessary businesses starting Friday, March 27.
These are: All cafes and juice stalls, education services and support centres, centres and workshops providing arts, theatrical and entertainment services, Wedding and event services and centers, shoe and watch repair booths. Other commercial shops’ working hours will be limited between 6am to 7pm, and will be prohibited from operating beyond that time, she explained.
She noted that the vital sectors identified by the Cabinet, such as food stores, pharmacies, and delivery services, including delivery from restaurants, are excluded from this. With regard to the latest medical developments, H E Al Khater said that 12 new COVID-19 cases were recorded today, including three cases for Qatari citizens coming from Europe.
She said that all cases are subject to quarantine and their conditions are stable. Her Excellency also announced the recovery of two patients from the disease, bringing the total cases of recovery to 43. H E the Spokesperson said that the committee understands that the changes in the lives of all people have caused some confusion and anxiety, some fear and anticipation of the future.
SOURCE: THEPENINSULAQATAR