Moving to fifth stage on cards
The weekly cabinet meeting which takes place every Monday will be presented with evaluation of the fourth stage of the plan to return to normal life according to a health report in order to prepare for the approval of the transition to the fifth stage.
Despite there have been signs of a second wave in several Arab and Western countries as a result of which the authorities of some countries were forced to re-impose preventive measures.
The health sources confirmed that the health conditions in the country are good and reassuring, and that the rates of cases of infection are within the expected numbers. However, citizens and expats have been warned on complacency and laxity in implementing preventive measures to be carried out.
Regarding the fifth phase, the sources reported to Al Rai that allowing some activities such as sports and health clubs along with personal care stores such as salons were moved from the fifth phase to the fourth phase on 18th August along with total removal of curfew.
This does not mean that the epidemic has ended or its severity has decreased, but rather to make society understand the necessity to coexist with the epidemic by following precautionary measures.
With regard to the airport and the return of commercial flights, the sources confirmed there has been continuous evaluation regarding the situation globally and regarding travel procedures, updating them, and reviewing the list of 32 countries from which travelers are prohibited from entering directly based on the reports of the health authorities.
Source- Arab Times.
