The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a new update for restaurants and cafes to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Qatar.

The post in its official Twitter states: "In line with previous decisions and procedures, restaurants and cafes have been allowed to operate by only processing delivery orders according to the outlined procedures."

It was decided to allow restaurants and cafes (coffee shops) to provide delivery services within the framework of the preventive measures established by the State of Qatar to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to preserve the health and safety of citizens and residents, and in line with previous decisions and procedures.

The owners of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops) shall comply with the following procedures:

• To ban customers from collecting orders and to close the doors of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops)
• To refrain from hosting customers both inside and outside the store

This decision does not include kiosks licensed as restaurants and cafes located in tourist areas, sports clubs, Lusail City, and The Pearl among other locations, and they will remain closed until further notice.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated ghat administrative employees and staff of restaurants and cafes (coffee shops) must comply with health and safety measures. The Ministry cautioned against violating this decision, which will subject transgressors to the penalties stipulated in applicable laws, decisions, and regulations.

This decision was issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, and is subject to amendments and changes according to the latest developments in this regard. Accordingly, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry calls on all citizens and residents to seek information only from official sources and to consult the Ministry's website and social media pages for the latest news and updates.

Restaurants and cafes are allowed to operate by only delivery orders, also to ban customers from collecting orders and to close the doors of restaurants and cafes. With the continuation of the refrain of hosting customers both inside and outside. #Qatar #YourSafetyIsMySafty pic.twitter.com/1lFwJbDhXr

— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) April 21, 2020

Source: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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