Coronavirus: Qatar to ban entry of non-Qataris

Public transport suspended as infections leap to 401

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Buildings are seen from across the water in Doha
Buildings are seen from across the water in Doha
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Cairo: Qatar, which now has 401 cases, said it would ban non-Qatari passengers from entering the country for two weeks starting on Wednesday. It announced measures to shield its economy, including 75 billion riyals ($20.5 billion) in incentives for the private sector and more state investment in the local bourse.

All public transport journeys were suspended beginning from Sunday night, according to the agency.

Qataris and foreign residents in the country are advised against travel, it added.

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