WITH the implementation of the fourth phase of relaxing curbs imposed as precautionary measures to combat COVID-19 on September 1, the competent authority is continuing to enforce the law and bring violators to justice. The second stage of the fourth phase will commence at the beginning of the third week of September according to the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management.
Qatar continues to enforce its precautionary measures to ensure safety of citizens and residents against the coronavirus as an effective means to achieve well being of public and curb the spread of the virus.
The Committee believes that this phase is important for the community to continue to follow procedures to ensure that efforts are successful and the nation can fully reopen. Thanking both citizens and residents for their commitment to adhering to the precautionary measures, the Committee urged the society in whole to continue their cooperation and adherence to the rules and regulations approved by the health authorities as one of the effective measures to curb the spread of the virus.
On the other hand, the authorities concerned have shown their keenness to implement the law without tolerating the offenders or just leaving the matter of compliance without any oversight or accountability for the violators.
What confirms the commitment of the authorities concerned to implement the law is its recent announcement of arrest of around 10 people who violated the requirements of home quarantine which they had committed to follow and for which they are legally accountable for, in accordance with the procedures of the health authorities in the country.
Therefore easing restrictions and moving towards running a normal living condition in homes, public places like shopping centers, public transport, educational institutions and allowing cultural events to take place, does not mean that pandemic is over.
Therefore the health authorities have warned that any violation of the provisions of the health rules and restrictions exposes the violators to legal procedures and accountability and this is what happened with the arrested people recently.
It should also be kept in mind by the people that according to public health indicators and virus infection rate in the country, the phases-based reopening plan is subject to amendment and updating in line with the developments. The success of the fourth phase of the comprehensive plan for the gradual lifting of restrictions depends on the extent of everyone’s commitment to implement or follow the required preventive and precautionary measures and respecting rules.
