COVID-19: Travel restrictions, health protocols updated

The Qatari government recently updated its country classification lists and travel restrictions for six countries.

Key Points:

• On Aug. 2, Qatar updated the COVID-19 green, yellow and red country classification lists.
• As of Aug. 2, travelers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka must adhere to the following health protocols:
  • Fully vaccinated individuals or those who have previously recovered from COVID-19 in Qatar must undergo a two-day hotel quarantine and must receive a negative PCR test to leave quarantine.
  • All others must undergo a 10-day hotel quarantine.
• More information on entry requirements and health protocols for all individuals arriving into Qatar can be found here.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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