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Qatar Plans Lifting of Covid-19 Curbs in 4 Phases from May 28 BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Chamber lauds Shura Barshim joint Council nod for draft winner with Tobe law on investment and trade court at Tokyo meeting published in QATAR since 1978 MONDAY Vol. XXXXII No. 11909 May 10, 2021 Ramadan 28, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Qatar to chair Arab League meet on Al Quds tomorrow The General Secretariat of the Arab Qatar plans lifting of Covid-19 League announced yesterday that an extraordinary session of the Arab League Council at the level of foreign ministers will be held virtually tomorrow, under the chairmanship of Qatar. The session is at the request of curbs in 4 phases from May 28 the State of Palestine, it added. Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki, in a statement, said that it was By Ayman Adly make more freedoms available to those O Steady fall in number of new daily Covid-19 cases decided to upgrade the meeting Staff Reporter who are vaccinated,” Dr al-Khal said. to the ministerial level instead of The National Covid-19 Vaccination O Returning travellers form a larger part of new cases permanent delegates, in proportion Programme is progressing at a fast pace O More freedoms to be allowed to those vaccinated to the seriousness of the Israeli atar plans to gradually lift the and more than 1.7mn doses have been attacks on the worshippers in the Al Covid-19 restrictions in four administered since the beginning, the O People urged to be very careful during Eid holidays Aqsa Mosque and the residents of Qphases from May 28, with each senior offi cial explained. the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, as phase lasting three weeks, a top health “Qatar is among the top 10 coun- part of an Israeli systematic policy offi cial announced yesterday. tries in the world in terms of vaccine No Indian strain in Qatar so far to Judaise Al Quds and change the “With a potential spike post-Eid a coverage for the size of its population. existing legal and historical status of distinct possibility, this will allow suf- It is very encouraging that we are see- The Indian strain of Covid-19 is not returning travellers test positive. This the city and its sanctities. fi cient time to analyse the data and de- ing clear evidence that the vaccines recorded in Qatar so far, Dr Abdullatif rate of infection is not abnormally The ministers will discuss Israeli termine the impact,” stated Dr Abdul- Dr Abdullatif al-Khal at the press are protecting people from developing al-Khal said. “Even if it was spotted, it high and consistent with rates that crimes and aggression in the latif al-Khal. conference yesterday. symptoms of Covid and becoming ill. would be under control because of we would expect to see in people occupied Al Quds against Muslim The chair of the National Strategic “A study undertaken in Qatar and the quarantine policy,” he told a press returning from multiple countries. and Christian holy sites, especially Group on Covid-19 and head of the tory against this virus too early - with published last week in the New England conference on Qatar TV yesterday. “Our quarantine policy for anyone Al Aqsa mosque, as well as attacking Infectious Diseases Division at Hamad the new, highly-transmissible variants Journal of Medicine showed that for With the number of community cases entering Qatar has been one of the worshipers in the holy month of Medical Corporation was addressing a in the community, there is still the po- fully vaccinated people - 14 days after declining, infections from returning strictest of its kind in the world and Ramadan, in addition to the brutal press conference on Qatar TV. tential for the virus to gain momentum receiving the second dose - vaccination travellers now make up a larger proved to be eff ective in detecting Israeli attacks and plans to seize the “The date of implementation and and for the number to increase,” Dr al- is 97.4% eff ective in preventing severe, proportion of the total daily cases of those infected and quickly isolating homes of Palestinians in Al Quds, the duration of each phase will depend Khal cautioned. critical or fatal disease due to both the Covid-19, Dr al-Khal said. them and delaying the introduction of especially in the Sheikh Jarrah on the epidemic indicators, based on a “For the past 15 months we have UK and South African variants. “Our data shows around 2-6% of new variants into Qatar,” he added. neighbourhood, in an attempt to great extent on the degree of compli- lived under the threat of Covid-19 - “These statistics are very promising empty the holy city of its residents ance of the community members with this virus has negatively impacted the and give good cause to be optimistic and displace its people. (QNA) the current measures, restrictions and lives of each and every one of us in about a return towards normal life once munity, has resulted in a consistent “However we still need to be cau- guidance by the government,” he said. some way, either directly or indirectly. we have vaccinated around 80-90% of reduction in the number of new daily tious as we are not out of the second GCC secretary-general “So, while I understand that many It is important to acknowledge how the eligible population in Qatar. infections in the country. wave yet and we are still dealing with people may be eager to begin the lifting much we have achieved and how much “In recent weeks, the combined “I urge people to take the vaccine two highly contagious and highly viru- lauds Qatar mediation of restrictions as soon as possible, I ask we have sacrifi ced to get this virus un- impact of Covid-19 restrictions and whenever possible as it has been prov- lent strains of the virus that are ac- in Somalia-Kenya row you to please be patient. der control.” increasing vaccination rates, and the en safe even for pregnant women and tively circulating in the community,” “It is vital that we do not claim vic- “Unlike last year, we will be able to overwhelming support of the com- those with hypersensitivity. Dr al-Khal added. Page 2 HE the Secretary- General of the Show of solidarity with Palestinians in Jordan Co-operation Council for the Arab States Schools, restaurants, salons of the Gulf (GCC) Dr Nayef Falah Mubarak to ‘open’ in fi rst phase al-Hajraf has praised Qatar’s eff orts and mediation between Somalia and Kenya by bridging esuming blended views and enhancing relations learning in schools between the two countries, thus Rat 30% capacity, op- strengthening international security, erating public transport on stability and peace. In a statement , all days, allowing dine-in at the GCC secretary-general welcomed restaurants and reopening the announcement of Somalia and driving schools, barbershops, Kenya on the resumption of full gyms, swimming pools, diplomatic relations between them, museums and libraries etc, Health and Ministry of Com- towards normality: wear your highlighting the importance of this are among the highlights of merce and Industry yesterday. mask, keep a physical distance step that will bring prosperity to Phase 1 of the planned easing The MoPH also issued a series of 1.5m from others, and take the peoples of the two countries of Covid-19 restrictions in of infographics explaining the the Covid-19 vaccine when it is and achieve security and stability in Qatar. lifting of restrictions. your turn to do so.” these countries. (QNA) The lifting of restrictions Phase 1 is planned to begin Following are the details of will also be marked by vari- on May 28, Phase 2 on June 18, Phase 1, sector-wise: Saudi to hold Haj ous allowances for fully vac- Phase 3 on July 9 and Phase 4 cinated people. on July 30. Education under health and The details of the four- “Public compliance with the Allow blended learning regulatory controls phase plan, which relies on a precautionary measures will in schools at 30% capacity. set of key performance indi- play a key role in the successful Continue to allow 1:5 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has cators, were given at a press implementation of this plan,” sessions in special needs cen- announced to hold Haj for this year People chant slogans as they gather for a protest to express solidarity with the Palestinian people near conference jointly organised the MoPH urged the public. tres. All instructors must be 1442AH in a manner that ensures the Israeli embassy in Jordan’s capital Amman yesterday. Page 7 by the Ministry of Public “Play your role in moving us vaccinated. To Page 2 the health and safety of pilgrims, in accordance with the health, security, and regulatory controls so that Al Sadd in Amir Cup final pilgrims can perform their rituals easily and in a safe environment. The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia explained that the More than 1,000 mosques, health authorities in the kingdom are continuing to assess conditions and take all health measures, pointing out the details of the controls and grounds to host Eid prayers operational plans for this year’s Haj will be announced later. (QNA) By Shafeeq Alingal Salal Ali, Umm Salal Mohamed, Umm Kabul blast toll 68 Staff Reporter Ghuwailina, Umm Qarn, Umm Le- The death toll from a bomb attack khba, Bin Omran, Bin Mahmoud, Bu outside a school in the Afghan capital Sidra, Al Thumama, Al Jumailiya, Al Kabul has risen to 68, off icials said ore than 1,000 mosques and Kharaitiyat, Al Jeryan, Al Huwaila, yesterday.
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