Thread by @JamalsNews

Just watched a press conference by @Lolwah_Alkhater about the measures being taken by Qatar’s government in combatting #COVID19

@BorisJohnson &co would do well to watch and learn. This is the type of leadership people look for in times of crisis!

#CoronavirusOutbreak

Since the outbreak Qatar has:
•Closed all schools, nurseries, universities etc
•banned shisha
•banned events such as weddings etc & closed bars & clubs
•halted public transport
•made testing available for all
•closed all museums, play areas, libraries
(More to follow)

•stopped ✈️ from virus hotspots
•banned all flights except transit & cargo
•waived loan repayments for small businesses for 6months
•waived electricity & water bills for hotels& tourism sector for 6months
•prescribed work from home for people 55+, pregnant or sick
(continue)

•injected 20billion dollars into the private sector to help it cope
•ran a huge nationwide awareness campaign

These are just some of the measures taken by the Qatar gov.

What are the measures taken by & @BorisJohnson & the UK gov?

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