Today, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has referred 124 more people to the Public Prosecution for not wearing face masks, which is mandatory as part of the Qatar's Covid-19 precautionary measures.

Ministry also took action against 10 people for exceeding the number of people allowed in a vehicle.

According to MoI's post on Twitter, the maximum number of persons allowed in a car is 4 including driver except for members of the same families.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The maximum number of persons allowed in a car is 4 including driver except for families. <br>It&#39;s mandatory to wear a mask while going out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MoIQatar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MoIQatar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YourSafetyIsMySafety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YourSafetyIsMySafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qatar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qatar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Doha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Doha</a> <a href="https://t.co/MtxjhoKcsD">pic.twitter.com/MtxjhoKcsD</a></p>&mdash; Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) <a href="https://twitter.com/MOI_QatarEn/status/1323580685215432705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Ministry and health authorities have been continuously warning public to follow the precautionary measures like wearing mask, following social distancing and restricting number of people in vehicles to fight the Covid-19 pandemic from spreading.

"In the implementation of the cabinet decision and Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases, and the preventive and precautionary measures in place to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. The competent authorities referred 130 people to the Public Prosecution, as they did not comply with wearing masks in places where it is mandatory," MoI said in a statement. 

As of today, 674 people have been referred to the Public Prosecution for not wearing masks and 38 people for not following the limit of people inside a vehicle.

MoPH reminds all to use a face mask as recommended, download the EHTERAZ app, and avoid social visits to reduce their risk of contracting Covid-19. It also recommends that you visit its website regularly to view the latest information and instructions on the virus.

Current COVID-19 Status:

• Measures to tackle COVID-19 in Qatar have succeeded in flattening the curve and limiting the spread of the virus and the number of new daily cases and hospital admissions is continuing to decline each week.
• Qatar's proactive and extensive testing of suspected cases has enabled us to identify a high number of positive cases in the community. 
• Qatar has one of the lowest COVID-19 death rates in the world. This is a result of:

1. Very high quality of care provided thorough the public healthcare sector for COVID-19 patients.
2. Qatar's young population.
3. Proactive testing to identify cases early.
4. Expanding hospital capacity, especially intensive care, to ensure all patients receive the medical care they need.
5. Protecting the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

• Even though restrictions are being lifted, and numbers are declining, this does not mean that the COVID-19 pandemic is finished in Qatar – every day between 50 and 100 people are admitted to hospital with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms. 
• Unless we follow all precautionary measures, we may experience a second wave of the virus and see numbers increasing – there are already signs of this happening in other countries around the world.
• Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people aggregate. 
• Now more than ever, we must be careful and protect the most vulnerable. 

What You Can Do:

• While the restrictions of COVID-19 are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:

Adherence to physical distancing.

Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.

Wearing a face mask.

Washing hands regularly. 

Most importantly, it is vital that we continue to protect the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions. 

Ministry urged anyone with Covid-19 symptoms to immediately contact the MoPH helpline 16000, or go to one of the virus testing centers, as the earlier the disease is detected, the easier and faster the chances of recovery from it.

The four main testing centers include:

• Muaither Health Centre

• Rawdat Al Khalil Health Centre

• Um Slal Health Centre; and

• Al Gharafa Health Centre