According to Dr Muna Al Maslamani, Medical Director of Hamad Medical Corporation’s Communicable Disease Center (CDC), the center began using blood plasma treatment for some critical cases of the infection and the initial results have been promising.

The country's Cabinet has announced that the precautionary measures in place to protect the health and ensure the safety of citizens and residents will remain in effect.

Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded citizens and residents in Qatar to abide by the Cabinet's decision, regarding wearing facemasks upon leaving the house, for any reason, except when alone in a vehicle while driving. The decision has been effective from Sunday, May 17, 2020, until further notice.

Qatar Airways announced the airline will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world.