COVID-19 Precautionary Advice to Travellers Ahead of Eid Al Adha
The Ministry of Public Health has issued COVID-19 precautionary advice to people traveling abroad for summer vacations
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With the number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Qatar rising in recent weeks, and with many countries around the world experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Ministry stressed the importance of travelers adhering to COVID-19 precautionary measures when aboard to protect themselves and their families and reduce the risk of getting infected and falling sick to the virus or bringing the virus back and infecting their families. The Ministry explained that even though the COVID-19 precautionary restrictions have been lifted in Qatar, it is still recommended for all members of the community to voluntarily follow the precautionary measures to protect their health.
- Check the COVID-19 travel policy of the country you are visiting to in advance of your travel and ensure you adhere to all requirements for vaccination status and testing or any forms to be completed
- Check the COVID-19 measures in place within the country you are visiting to ensure you adhere to all requirements
- Review the MOPH COVID-19 Travel and Return Policy for the latest testing and quarantine requirements following your return to Qatar
- Ensure you get vaccinated against COVID-19 with all doses for which you are eligible including the booster dose before travelling for maximum protection
- Adhere to the following precautionary measures during your travel, especially in countries where COVID-19 is circulating widely in the community
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer
- Avoid physical contact when greeting others, including abstaining from shaking hands and kissing
- Follow cough etiquette and use your sleeve to cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing or use tissue paper and dispose of it appropriately
- Wear a face mask in closed public places when you are near other people, in crowded indoor settings, near someone who has respiratory symptoms or when you have respiratory symptoms
- Avoid gathering and crowded and poorly ventilated places as much as possible
- Obtain traveler health insurance where possible
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