Sa post ng Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) sa kanilang website ngayong araw, sinabi nito na ang mandatory period para sa isolation at sick leave para sa kumpirmadong kaso ng COVID-19 ay ibinaba na lamang sa 7 araw, mula sa dating 10 araw. ​ Ang isang indibidwal na nagpositibo sa COVID-19 test na ginawa sa medical facilities at kung saan ang Ehteraz ay nagkulay pula, ay awtomatikong magiging eligible para sa 7 araw na sick-leave, dahil na rin sa mandatory na isolation sa loob din ng 7 araw. Ang mga nasabing indibidwal ay kailangang magkaroon ng rapid antigen test sa awtorisadong medical facility sa ika-pitong araw. Kapag ang resulta ay negative, ang kanyang Ehteraz status ay papalit sa green, at maaari na siyang lumabas sa kanyang isolation at bumalik sa trabaho sa ika-walong araw. Samantala, kung positive ang resulta sa ika-pitong araw nyang rapid antigen test, ang nasabing indibidwal ay kailangang manatili sa kanyang isolation sa loob pa ng 3 araw, at bibigyan din ng 3 araw pa na sick leave, at maaari ng lumabas sa isolation sa ika-11 na araw, ng di na kakailanganin pang magkaroon ng panghuling test. Sinabi pa ng MoPH na ang desisyon upang ibaba ang isolation period ay ginawa matapos ang pagsusuri sa pinakahuling lokal at internasyonal na mga clinical evidences na nagpapakita na karamihan sa mga taong nahawa ng COVID-19 ay magiging negative na ang resulta sa ika-7 araw, at maliit na rin ang tsansa na makahawa ng virus sa iba. Binigyang diin din ng MoPH na kinakailangang sumunod ang mga tao sa itinakdang precautionary measures sa pagtatapos ng kanilang isolation period, kasama na rito ang patuloy na pagsusuot ng face mask, pagsunod sa social distancing, at palaging paghuhugas ng kamay.

Excitement builds ahead of the first tournament in the Middle East and Arab world. The opening FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ ticket application phase will launch today, 19 January 2022, with ticket products and packages set to attract fans from the region and across the globe to a special celebration of the beautiful game. With a range of enticing options available in this opening phase, fans worldwide have a chance to secure their seats so they do not miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world will be an extraordinary event and together with our partners, rights holders and other stakeholders, Qatar cannot wait to bring fans together to celebrate their shared passion for football, experience a new culture and enjoy everything that our country and region have to offer,” said Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC. “This is a FIFA World Cup for Qatar, the region and the world, and the products launched today reflect FIFA’s goal of bringing the beautiful game to as many fans globally as possible,” said FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura. “It will be a festival of football that will see fans experience the rich culture and history of the region through the platform of football at top-class stadiums and we look forward to bringing people from different cultures together to live football at the FIFA World Cup.” During this first sales period, which starts today at 13:00 Doha time and finishes on 8 February 2022 at 13:00 Doha time, fans will be able to submit their ticket applications. In this initial promotion, it will make no difference whether applications are submitted on the first day, the last day or any time in between, as all tickets will be allocated following the closing of the ticket application period. In cases where the number of tickets applied for exceeds the available ticket inventory for the domestic or international market, tickets will be allocated by a random selection draw process. All successful, partially successful and unsuccessful applicants will be duly notified of the outcome of their applications by Tuesday, 8 March 2022, along with the steps to follow and the deadline by which to pay for allocated tickets. In line with FIFA’s ticketing policy at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 editions of the FIFA World Cup™, residents of the host country will exclusively benefit from a special price category – category 4 – with prices starting at just QAR 40 each. Visa cards are the exclusive payment method accepted for residents of Qatar, while Visa and other payment cards are accepted for international fans. Visa is the preferred payment solution of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In this opening random selection draw sales period, fans can apply for the following ticket products: - Individual Match Ticket(s) Tickets for a specific match, which are available for all matches from the opening game through to the final - Team-Specific Ticket Series For those who want to watch a certain team on every step of their journey in Qatar, starting with the three group matches - Four-Stadium Ticket Series FIFA’s new ticketing product provides fans with a unique opportunity to sample the atmosphere across four different matches and iconic stadiums on subsequent days, thanks to the short distances between stadiums in Qatar - Accessibility Tickets Providing tailored facilities and spaces for disabled people and people with limited mobility covering a range of requirements as part of any of the products above. Prior to the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup on Friday, 1 April 2022, it is foreseen that fans will have a second opportunity to secure tickets during a first-come, first-served sales phase, the precise details of which will follow in due course. Further sales phases will take place after the Final Draw and will feature additional products, including: Supporter Tickets For fans who want to sit among their team’s fellow supporters Conditional Supporter Tickets For supporters who want to reserve a seat for one of their team’s potential encounters in the knockout rounds, including the final. Given the short distances between stadiums, Qatar 2022 will offer fans a unique opportunity of attending more than one match per day during the early stages of the tournament. Ticket applicants will be able to register for more than one match per day during the ticket sales phase that will follow the Final Draw. Given the need to allow sufficient travel time between stadiums, fans will not be able to attend back-to-back matches. To allow attendees to take full advantage of the compact nature of Qatar 2022, FIFA has softened the household limits from previous FIFA World Cups – now, each household can buy up to six tickets per match and up to 60 tickets throughout the tournament to enjoy the matches with their friends and family. Hayya Card (Fan ID) A Hayya Card is needed to enter the State of Qatar, to access stadiums (along with a match ticket), and to enjoy free matchday travel alongside other benefits. COVID-19 measures FIFA and the State of Qatar are committed to putting health first. The State of Qatar will provide the required safeguards to protect the health and safety of all involved in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. All attendees must follow the travel advice from the Qatari authorities and the latest guidance from Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. Full information on COVID-19 safety measures will be communicated in advance of the tournament. Visit Qatar2022.qa/tickets to submit a ticket application and for further details about the process.

Inanunsyo ng Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) ang listahan ng mga awtorisadong pribadong medical facilities na nagbibigay ng rapid antigen tests na konektado na sa Ehteraz application. Sa Twitter post nito ay sinabi na ang mga indibidwal na nagpa-rapid antigen test sa isa man sa 101 na authorized private medical facilities sa bansa ay makikita ang resulta sa kanilang Ehteraz. Kapag nagpositibo sa rapid antigen test ang isang indibidwal, ay makakatanggap ito ng SMS na may detalye ng kanyang positive results, at sa loob ng 24 oras, makakatanggap ulit ng pangalawang SMS na may link sa e-Jaza portal at Order ID para sa kanilang pag-download ng sick leave certificate. Narito ang listahan ng 101 private clinic na may rapid antigen test na konektado sa Ehteraz app. 1. Turkish Hospital 2. Atlas Medical Center 3. Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Center Doha 4. Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Center 5. New Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Center 6. Al Esraa Polyclinic 7. Dr. Maher Abbas Polyclinic 8. Syrian American Medical Center 9. Future Medical Center 10. Premium Naseem Al-Rabeeh Medical Center- Doha 11. Apollo Polyclinic- Qatar 12. Al Esraa Medical Center 13. SAC Polyclinic- Qatar Mall 14. Dr.Moopen's Aster Hospital 15. Elite Medical Center 16. Aster Medical Center Plus- Almuntazah 17. Aster Medical Center- Al Khor 18. Aster Medical Center Plus 19. Wellcare Polyclinic 20. Aster Medical Center (Industrial Area) 21. Al Malakiya Clinics 22. Al Jameel Medical Center 23. Al Emadi Hospital Clinics-North W.L.L 24. Al Emadi Hospital 25. Al Kayyali Medical Center 26. Al tahrir medical center 27. Al fardan medical 28. Al abeer medical 29. Allevia medical center 30. Sama medical care 31. Dr Khaled al sheikh medical 32. Dr Mohammad amine zbeib 33. Gardenia medical center 34. Nova health care 35. Asian medical health 36. al ahli hospital 37. Al wakra clinics & Urgent care unit - Al Ahli Hospital 38. Al tai medical 39. Focus medical center 40. KIMS Qatar Medical Center - Barwa City 41. KIMS Qatar Medical Center - Al Wakra 42. Value Medical Center 43. Doha Clinic Hospital 44. Magrabi Center for Eye, ENT & Dental 45. Al Ahmadani Medical Center 46. Dr. Samia Al Namla Medical Center 47. Al Masa Medical Center 48. Al Hayat Medical Center 49. Imara Medical Center 50. Marble Medical Center 51. Al Shami Medical Center 52. Al Dimashqui Medical Center 53. United Care Medical Center 54. Al Salam Center - Ain Khalid 55. Rayhan Medical Complex 56. Al Salam Medical Center - Al Khaisa 57. Al Shorook Medical Center 58. Al Salam Medical Polyclinic Center - Muaither 59. Al Salam Medical Polyclinic Center - Al Sayliah 60. Dr. Kholood Al Mahmoud Specialized Center 61. Planet Medical Center 62. Dr. Sameer's Clinic 63. Al Hekma Medical Complex 64. Marble Medical Center Plus 65. Al Siraj Medical Center 66. The International Medical Centre 67. Barzan Medical Center 68. Raha Medical Center 69. Al Safa Medical Polyclinic 70. Beauty Medical Center 71. Parco Healthcare 72. Al Wehda Medical Center 73. Al Aqsa Medical Center 74. Millenium Medical Center 75. The International Medical Centre 76. Hilal Premium Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Center W.L.L 77. Reem Medical Center 78. Tadawi Medical Center 79. Al Sultan Medical Center 80. Al Amal Medical Center 81. Al Shefa Polyclinic D Ring Road 82. Al Shefa Polyclinic - Al Kharaitiyat 83. West Bay Medicare 84. Family Medical Clinics 85. Queen Hospital 86. Al Zaeem Poly Clinic 87. Feto Maternal Centre 88. Houston American Medical Center 89. American Hospital Clinics 90. Qatar Foundation - Primary Health Care Center 91. Parco Health Center - Al Shihaniya 92. Al Mahmoud Medical Center 93. Ocean Medical Centre 94. Al Aziziya Medical Centre 95. Ibtasem Medical Center 96. Aura Aesthetic Polyclinic 97. Avenues Dental Center 98. Life Line Medical Centre 99. Annab Labratories and Radiology 100. Advance Medical Clinic 101. Clover Clinics

Samsonite's president for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, Mr. Paul Melkebeke, recently conducted a press conference in Blue Salon. The main focus was on discussing the brand's worldwide strategy, also referred as 'Our Responsible Journey,' and how the well-known luggage company wants to keep the globe moving. The President of Samsonite, Paul Melkebeke, was recently hosted a press conference in Blue Salon, Qatar's leading luxury department store for over three decades. He spoke on Samsonite's global strategy, also known as "Our Responsible Journey," which outlines the company's commitment to lead the industry in sustainability and is guided by 2030 goals. Mr. Paul Melkebeke explained how the well-known luggage company aims to keep the world moving while working within the confines of the planet and protecting the rights and well-being of everyone they work with. He emphasized the dangers of global warming and its dire consequences for the planet earth. He described how global warming can result in increased temperatures over time, altering weather patterns and thereby disturbing nature's normal equilibrium. The approach "Our Responsible Journey" is a long-term strategy for combating global warming. The strategy increasingly relied on developing green the economy and strengthening society and people through a transformation that is equitable to everyone and leaves no one behind. On Speaking to the media, the owner said, “It was an absolute pleasure to serve the president. We hope to maintain our integrity and continue working towards our goal”. For nearly three decades, Blue Salon has been Qatar's leading luxury department store, offering the latest in fashion, watches, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics, home décor, and travel accessories as an exclusive luxury retail store. Hundreds of retail brands, including high-end fashion, watches, jewelry, perfumes, cosmetics, home décor, luggage, and more, are represented by the industry leader in Qatar. To know more about blue salon, you can visit their website.

Inanunsyo ng Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) ang pagpapalawig ng distance learning system o online classes hanggang January 27, 2022 para sa mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan, dahil sa kasalukuyang kondisyon kaugnay sa COVID-19 pandemic at pagtaas na bilang ng kaso nito bawat araw. Matapos ang konsultasyon at koordinasyon sa Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) at iba pang awtoridad kaugnay sa sitwasyon at para na rin sa kaligtasan ng komunidad, ang mga sumusunod ay ipapatupad: Una. Pagpapalawig ng distance learning system o online classes at pagsuspende sa pasukan ng mga estudyante sa pampubliko o pribado mang paaralan kasama ang mga kindergartens hanggang January 27. Pangalawa: Tuloy pa rin ang pagpasok ng mga administrative at educational staff sa pampubliko at pribadong mga paaralan kasama ang kindergartens. Pangatlo: Pagpapatupad ng supplemental tests para sa unang semester ng mga pampublikong paaralan, simula January 18 hanggang January 27, 2022, alinsunod sa naunang naiulat na schedule ng mga pagsusulit, ganundin ang mga main exams sa mga pribadong paaralan ayon sa kanilang academic calendar sa kanilang mga gusaling paaralan, pero kailangang sumusunod sa mga ipinapatupad na precautionary measures. Pang-apat: Pagpapatupad ng pisikal na attendance para sa ibang mga klase at baitang, sa tinatawag na ‘exceptional basis’ sa 50% na kapasidad ng paaralan lamang, subalit kinakailangang sumusunod sa mga ipinapatupad na precautionary measures: 1. Secondary school students, grade 12 sa mga pampublikong paaralan, at grade 11 and 12 naman sa mga pribadong paaralan. 2. Students with special needs and disabilities, sa mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan. 3. Students of specialized schools. 4. Optional ang attendance ng mga estudyante at mga magulang. Panlima: Physical attendance ng mga bata sa nurseries sa 50% kapasidad lamang, samantalang optional lamang sa mga magulang. Pang-anim: Pagpapatuloy ng 100% attendance ng mga estudyante sa unibersidad at higher educational institutions. Nanawagan din ang MEHE sa mga estudyante na tumalima sa mga aralin kahit remote o online, samantalang kailangan ng mga magulang na subaybayan ang kanilang mga anak sa attendance ng mga ito sa distance learning system o online classes upang tuloy ang komunikasyon at kooperasyon sa mga school administration at educational staff.

In a regular meeting of the Council held in Amiri Diwan headquarter today, 5th January 2022 chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and upon the recommendation of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, stated the following: At the beginning of the meeting, the council listened to the explanation given by H.E. Dr. Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, on the latest updates and developments to limit the spread of Covid-19. It also reviewed the report of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management in this regard, and in the interest of the health and safety of all community members, decide the following new precautionary measures effective Saturday, 8th January 2022. Business and Leisure Workplace: The continuation of all employees in the government sector to carry out their work at their place of work, and allowing all employees in the private sector to carry out their work at their place of work. Workplace (meeting): Continuing to allow meetings to be held for employees and workers in the government and private sectors who are at their workplace in the presence of no more than (15) people who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, provided that the rest of the meetings are (remotely) using modern technical means. Rapid test for non-vaccinated: Continuing to oblige all employees and workers in the public and private sectors to conduct a rapid test for the Corona virus (Rapid Antigen) approved by the Ministry of Public Health, on a weekly basis, for employees and workers who did not receive or complete doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, and they are exempted from conducting that examination. Employees and workers who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, and who have recovered from the disease. Theatres and cinemas: Continuing to allow the opening of theaters and cinemas and the provision of their services not exceeding (50%) of the capacity, provided that all the visitors have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Museums and libraries: Allowing the opening of museums and public libraries with a full capacity, provided that all visitors to those museums and public libraries have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Shopping Malls: Continuing to allow the work of commercial complexes with a capacity not exceeding (75%), while allowing entry to those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, and allowing the opening of food courts within the commercial complexes, provided that it does not exceed (30%) of the capacity of those squares. And allow the opening of mosques, changing rooms and toilets in those complexes, with all shops in those complexes adhering to the maximum number of customers allowed to be there, which is determined by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Restaurants: Continuing to allow restaurants and cafes to serve food and beverages according to the following: A capacity card that does not exceed (75%) for restaurants and cafes that have the “Clean Qatar” certificate, and a capacity card that does not exceed (40%) for restaurants and cafes that meet the conditions determined by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in open spaces. A capacity card that does not exceed (50%) for restaurants and cafes that have a certificate of the "Clean Qatar" program, and a capacity card that does not exceed (30%) for restaurants and cafes that meet the conditions determined by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, provided that all customers have completed vaccine doses. (Covid-19), and allow entry to children under 12 years of age, accompanied by their families only, in closed spaces. In all cases, all workers in those facilities must be from those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Trade-shows, Exhibitions, Conferences and Cultural Events​​​​​​​: Continuing to allow the organization of conferences, exhibitions and events in accordance with the following: A capacity not exceeding (50%), in open spaces. Capacity not exceeding (30%), in closed places. In all cases, prior approval from the Ministry of Public Health is required before holding any conference, exhibition or event, and that all organizers and participants in such conferences, exhibitions and events have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Souqs: Allowing souqs to operate on all days of the week, with a capacity not exceeding (75%), and allowing children to enter, with all stores in those markets adhering to the maximum number of customers allowed for their presence there, which is determined by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Wholesale markets: Continuing the work of wholesale markets with a capacity not exceeding (75%), and allowing entry to those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, with all stores in those markets adhering to the maximum number of customers allowed in them, which is determined by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and allowing auctions to be held in those markets. Barbershops and hairdressers: Continuing to allow the opening of beauty and hairdressing salons with a capacity not exceeding (50%), provided that all workers in those facilities and clients have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Theme parks and leisure centers: Continuing to allow the opening of amusement parks and all entertainment centers according to the following: A capacity not exceeding (75%) for amusement parks and recreational centers in open spaces. A capacity not exceeding (50%) for amusement parks and recreational centers in closed places, and allowing entry to customers who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. In all cases, all employees of these facilities must be those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Health clubs, gyms, and spas: Continuing to allow the opening of health clubs, physical training clubs and massage services, not exceeding (50%) of the absorptive capacity, with closing dressing rooms, showers, saunas, steam, jacuzzi services, Moroccan and Turkish baths, provided that all workers in those facilities and clients who have completed vaccine doses ( COVID-19). Swimming pools and water parks: Continuing to allow the opening of swimming pools and water parks according to the following: A capacity not exceeding (75%) for all swimming pools and water parks in open spaces. A capacity not exceeding (50%) for all indoor swimming pools and water parks, and allowing entry to customers who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. In all cases, all employees of these facilities must be those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Cle​aning and Hospitality Services: Continuing to allow cleaning and hospitality companies to provide their services through their workers who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, whether in one or more homes, and allowing cleaning and hospitality services to be provided to the facilities contracting with them during working hours with a full capacity, through their employees who have completed COVID-19 vaccine doses. COVID-19 precautionary measures with respect to masks Continuing the obligation to wear masks in all open and closed public places, with the exception of people who practice sports in open places. Ehteraz Application Continuing to oblige all citizens, residents and visitors to activate the Ehteraz application on smart phones when leaving the house for any reason. Gatherings Mosques: Continuing to open mosques to perform daily duties and Friday prayers, while not allowing entry to children under 12 years old, while adhering to the precautionary measures determined by the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, and allowing the opening of toilets and ablution facilities in mosques determined by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. . Social Gatherings: Continuing to allow social gatherings in homes and councils according to the following: The presence of a maximum of (10) people, who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, in closed places in homes and councils, with the exception of family members residing in the same house. The presence of a maximum of (15) people, who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, in open spaces in homes and councils, with the exception of family members residing in the same house. Weddings: Continuing to allow weddings to be held in wedding halls in hotels and independent wedding halls only, and for people who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, according to the following: If there is no more than (30%) of the capacity of the closed wedding hall, and a maximum of (40) people. The presence of no more than (50%) of the capacity of the open wedding hall, and a maximum of (80) people. Education and Health Education and Training Centers: Continuing to allow educational centers and private training centers to provide their services with a capacity not exceeding (50%) and a maximum of (50) people in one hall, provided that all trainers and trainees have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Special Needs Centers: Continuing to allow educational sessions to be held in centers designated for people with special needs, with no more than (5) people in one session, provided that all trainers who start work in those centers are from those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Nurseries: Continuing to allow the opening of nurseries and the provision of their services not exceeding (50%) of the capacity, provided that all workers who start work in nurseries are from those who have completed doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Private healthcare facilities: Continuing to allow medical services to be provided in private health care facilities with the full capacity of these facilities, provided that all workers who start work in those facilities are those who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Outdoor and Professional Sports Activities in parks, Corniche, and beaches: Continuing to allow gatherings or sitting in public parks, beaches and the Corniche with a maximum of (15) people or family members residing in the same house, and it is allowed to practice individual sports such as walking, running and cycling, and allowing the opening of playgrounds and sports equipment in those places, and allowing the opening of beaches. of the capacity not to exceed (75%) of the capacity, and to allow the opening of toilets in the gardens specified by the Ministry of Municipality. Professional Sports Training​​​​​​​​​​​​: Continuing to allow professional sports training, whether in indoor or open spaces, and allowing preparatory training for local and international tournaments approved by the Ministry of Public Health, and allowing training for age groups from (18) years and under for Qatari sports clubs and federations, with a maximum of (40) people. In open spaces and (30) people in indoor spaces, who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, with no public attendance allowed, and the suspension of training for children under 12 years old in private clubs. Local and International Sporting events: Continuing to allow the organization of local and international sporting events after obtaining the approval of the Ministry of Public Health, and allowing the presence of no more than (50%) of the capacity of the public in open spaces, provided that they have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, and allowing the presence of what is not It exceeds (30%) of the capacity of the public in indoor places, provided that they have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine, and the suspension of local and special sports leagues and tournaments for age groups and adults, and the suspension of community sports tournaments and activities. Transport Continuing to work to oblige all citizens, residents and visitors when leaving and moving for any reason, not to have more than four people in the vehicle, including the driver of the vehicle, with the exception of family members residing in the same house when leaving and moving vehicles. Public transport: Continuing to allow people to be transported by buses not to exceed (60%) of the bus's capacity, while taking precautionary measures and measures. Continuing the operation of metro services and public transport services, not exceeding (60%) of the capacity throughout the week, while continuing to close places designated for smoking, and not allowing food and drink in the mentioned means of transport. Driving schools: Continuing to allow the opening of driving schools, and to provide their services with a capacity not exceeding (50%), provided that all trainers and trainees have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Maritime transport: Continuing to allow the work of chartering services of tourist boats and yachts and pleasure boats, provided that all workers in those boats and yachts have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. The number of passengers on these boats and yachts does not exceed (30%) of its capacity and a maximum of (15) persons who have completed doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine. Owners of personal boats and yachts, if used, are obligated not to have more than (12) people on board, with the exception of family members residing in the same house.

Dahil sa tumataas na kaso ng COVID-19 sa bansa, inanunsyo ng Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) ang pagbabago nito sa out-patient services kung saan, 50% nito ay idadaan sa telemedicine consultations, simula ngayong Linggo, 2 Jan 2022, samantalang 50% ang tatanggapin sa in-person consultations lamang. Ang mga pasyenteng tatanggap ng telemedicine consultations ay hindi na kailangang tumungo sa hospital o clinic para sa kanilang appointment, kundi tatawagan lamang sila ng doktor sa araw ng kanilang appointment. Kung magdesisyon man ang doktor na kailangang dalhin ang pasyente sa hospital o clinic para sa in-person na consultation, aaregluhin ito ng doktor at tatawagan ng hospital o clinic ang pasyente. Lahat ng pasilidad ng HMC ay nagpapatupad ng mahigpit na health and safety prevention protocols, at matatandaang may bagong visitors policy rin ang HMC na ipinapatupad upang maprotektahan ang mga pasyente, bisita at mga staff nito sa loob ng mga pasilidad. Sinabi rin ng HMC na nananatiling operational ang mga emergency departments at Ambulance Service 24 oras sa bawat araw, at hinihikayat ang mga residente at publiko na gamitin lamang ang mga nasabing serbisyong para sa mga medical emergencies lamang. Ang HMC Virtual Urgent Care Service ay available para suportahan ang mga pasyenteng may minor o non-life threatening conditions lamang sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa 16000 mula 7:00am hanggang 3:00pm, Linggo hanggang Huwebes lamang.

Inanunsyo ng Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) na ang COVID-19 PCR tests ay available at libre sa lahat ng 28 PHCC health centers sa bansa. Pinapayuhan nito ang lahat ng may nararamdamang sintomas ng COVID-19 na tumungo kaagad sa alinman sa mga health centers para sa PCR testing ng walang bayad, at iwasang makihalubilo sa iba habang hindi pa lumalabas ang resulta. Dagdag pa ng MoPH, pwede ring mag-drive-through sa 14 health centers araw-araw, mula 4:00pm hanggang 10:00pm, sa mga sumusunod: Al Wakra, Al Thumama, Airport, West Bay, Abu Baker, Mesaimeer, Al Waab, Al Rayyan, Al Wajbah, Umm Salal, Gharafat Al Rayan, Qatar University, Leabaib, at Al Khor. Ayon pa sa MoPH, ang mga PCR tests naman na kailangan para sa pagbyahe ay may bayad sa halagang QR160 bawat test.

Sa regular na weekly meeting ng Qatar's cabinet sa Amiri Diwan nitong araw ng Miyerkules, nagdesisyon ang gabinete na obligado na ang pagsusuot ng facemask simula ngayong Biyernes (31 Dec 2021), sa sarado o bukas mang pampublikong mga lugar, maliban sa mga taong gumagawa ng sports activity sa mga open spaces. Pinamunuan ang cabinet meeting ni Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani. Napagdesisyunan din ng gabinete ang patuloy na pagpayag sa mga conferences, exhibitions at mga events ayon sa mga sumusunod: Hindi dapat lalampas sa 75% ang kapasidad sa mga open spaces; Hindi dapat lalampas sa 50% ang kapasidad kapag nasa closed spaces, subalit dapat 90% ng mga kasama ay nakakompleto na ng COVID-19 vaccines. Kailangang may negative result ng rapid antigen o PCR test na aprubado ng Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) ang mga hindi pa nakakacompleto ng bakuna para sa COVID-19. Samantala, sa alinmang sitwasyon, lahat ng mga conferences, exhibition o mga events na idadaos ay kailangang may approval ng MoPH. Isasaalang-alang din ang pagsunod sa mga precautionary measures, mga pamamaraan at kontrol na itatakda ng MoPH. Ang Ministry of Interior, MoPH at iba pang sangay ng pamahalaan alinsunod sa kani-kanilang mga tungkulin, ay magpapatupad ng mga kaukulang alituntunin at pagganap upang matiyak na nasusunod ang mga alituntunin at mga precautionary measures laban sa COVID-19. Magkakabisa ang nasabing desisyon simula ngayong Biyernes, December 31, 2021 (until further notice).

QNA Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of the Philippines HE Rodrigo Duterte on the victims of Typhoon Rai (Odette) that hit the Philippines, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

Kinumpirma ng Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) ang unang mga kaso ng Omicron COVID-19 variant na naitala na sa bansa. Lahat ng unang apat na mga kaso ng Omicron variant ay natukoy mula sa mga citizens at residente na bumalik sa Qatar mula sa kanilang pagbyahe galing sa ibang bansa. Tatlo sa nasabing indibidwal ay nakatanggap na ng 2 doses ng COVID-19 vaccine - ang second dose ay nabakuna mahigit anim na buwan na ang nakalipas, samantalang ang isa sa mga ito ay hindi pa nababakunahan. Tiniyak naman ng MoPH na ang lahat ng nasabing mga indibidwal ay sumusunod sa quarantine requirements, walang nadala sa hospital, at mananatili sa quarantine hanggang sa sila ay tuluyang gumaling at maging negative na ang resulta ng kanilang test. Nanawagan ang MoPH sa lahat ng mga komunidad na gawin ang bahagi nito sa patuloy na laban kontra COVID-19 na kinabibilangan ng tatlong hakbang: Magpabakuna na, o magkaroon ng booster dose sa lalo't madaling panahon para sa mga eligible na makakatanggap nito; Magpa-test kaagad kapag may nararamdamang sign o sintoma ng COVID-19; at Patuloy na sumunod sa COVID-19 precautionary measures na kasalukuyang ipinapatupad ng mga kinauukulan.

To show strong support to the whole Civil Engineering Community, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Qatar Chapter organized various activities during the whole month of November in line with the celebration of Civil Engineering Month in the Philippines. Starting off the celebration, the PICE Qatar Board of Directors and officers, along with members, family, and friends, participated in a motorcade and traveled through a 21km stretch of road from Radisson Blue Hotel Salwa towards Al Rayyan Sports Club where the opening ceremony of the 9th President’s Cup was also held. Successively, the PICE Board of Directors together with Philippine Professional Organization – Qatar Chairman Adonis Q. Talabo, and Philippine Labor Attaché and head of Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Qatar Hon. Adam A. Musa, had met and discussed the events of PICE Qatar not only relating to the celebration but also, the programs for Kababayans here in Qatar and back in the Philippines. On 7th November, Dinner for a cause was held at Zaitoon Restaurant. It was a night spent among PICE members and families who shared food and fun with a bonus live acoustic band, supporting the noble cause for the benefit of PICE Qatar’s scholarship program. Stretched throughout the month, various sports activities such as Basketball, Tennis, and Bowling were arranged by the Sports Leisure, and Recreations Committee to promote camaraderie, teamwork, and most importantly a healthy lifestyle for all. Intending to reach a bigger audience, PICE Qatar had a live on-air interview with Qabayan 94.3 FM’s RJ Kenzo on the 20th of November. 2021 President Mark Anthony P. Abendan together with Secretary Dave Sanchez and Founding President Roy Baquiran discussed the PICE Qatar history, mission and vision, Special Licensure Examination, and all the upcoming activities and programs organized and planned out by the chapter. PICE Qatar also held a thanksgiving mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary on the 21st of November, offering and giving back to the Lord all the praise and glory for another successful year in PICE Qatar. Ultimately, PICE Qatar held its 15th General Assembly and Election of 2022 Board of Directors at Hilton West Bay Doha, Qatar. The Civil Engineering month theme for this year “Back to Basics in Foreseeing our Futures in Civil Engineering” was indeed timely as the PICE Qatar Hymn was launched for the first time. Titled “Dangal ng Bansang May Dangal” the song lyrics and video showcased a memory down the lane from the chapter’s humble beginnings towards reaching success and triumphs.