His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani chaired the Cabinet meeting today through video conferencing.

Cabinet decided the following:

Government working hours

Cabinet amended its decision on determining the working hours of government-sector employees present at their place of work from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. This decision is effective from Sunday, June 14, 2020.

The Cabinet decides to amend the decision issued regarding determining working hours for employees in the government sector who are at their workplace so that the workers hours are seven hours per day, starting from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. effective from Sunday. #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) June 10, 2020

Medical services

Cabinet amended the decision issued to stop medical services in health facilities so that these services are provided within 40% of the capacity of private healthcare facilities while continuing to provide emergency services. This decision is effective from Monday, June 15.

The Cabinet decides to amend the decision issued to stop medical services in health facilities, so that these services are provided within 40% of the capacity of private healthcare facilities, while continuing to provide emergency services, effective from Monday. #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) June 10, 2020

Other decisions

- The Cabinet approved a draft law amending some provisions of Decree-Law No. 11 of 2012 regarding government regulation for the sale and purchase of chemical and petrochemical products produced in Qatar

- The Cabinet approved a draft Cabinet decision to amend the organization of some of the administrative units that make up the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and specify its terms of reference.

Over the coming weeks, Qatar will gradually experience an easing of restrictions across different sectors.

Recently, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs highlighted some safety measures that worshippers will have to follow at mosques once they are reopened for prayers.

Additionally, the partial opening of certain malls will also require shoppers and workers to adhere to some important safety guidelines.

For any queries, or concerns related to COVID-19 in Qatar, the public can contact a 24/7 hotline set up by the Ministry. The hotline number is 16000 and is toll-free.

Here's everything you need to know about the virus, including ways to protect yourself. 

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Source: QNA