Coronavirus: Qatar closes shops, stops all commercial activity

Closure excludes pharmacies, food supply stores and food deliveries

Last updated: May 19, 2020 | 00:49

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Cairo: Qatar will close all shops and halt all commercial activities, from May 19 to May 30, to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, state news agency QNA said on Monday, citing a decision by Qatar’s Cabinet.

The closure excludes pharmacies, food supply stores and food deliveries.