Qatar has been working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of its citizens and residents as it fights the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with all its might.

The Government of the State of Qatar announced the temporary closure of in-person money exchange and transfer service offices in Qatar on March 26.

However, to meet the new developments and urgent public needs in a manner that does not conflict with medical and preventive data, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) decided to reopen money exchange service offices from Tuesday, May 12, 2020, with the mandatory application of precautionary measures.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's decision to reopen money exchange service offices comes In continuation of the measures that has been taken to limit the spread of the COVID-19 and to meet the public needs in a manner consistent with medical and preventive guidelines. #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) May 11, 2020

Precautionary measures:

- The visitor should wear a mask while entering the shop

- Social distancing should be maintained

- Temperature measurement should be done

- The shop should allow only a certain number of people at a time

The preventive measures determined by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) should be followed by the money exchange service offices including working six hours a day for employees, allowing overtime work for two paid hours, bringing the total hours to eight hours maximum.

Moreover, money exchange service offices are also required to take the necessary measures to prevent crowding, including providing instructions, guidelines, and security personnel to assist customers and make sure social distancing guidelines are followed.

The MOCI urges money exchange service offices and the public to adhere to the instructions and preventive measures for their safety and those around them. The MOCI will take legal action against the violators.

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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