Temporary Entry Restrictions to Qatar to Limit the Spread of Corona Virus Infectious Disease (COVID-19)

March 21, 2020POEA ADVISORY NO. 27-20TEMPORARY ENTRY RESTRICTIONS TO QATAR TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS INFECTIOUS DISEASE (COVID-19)Based on Advisory No. Alt-10-2020 dated 08 March 2020 issued by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha, there is a temporary entry restriction on Qatar-bound passengers who travelled to the following countries in the last 14 days effective 09 March 2020: HTcADC BangladeshLebanonNepalSyriaPakistanEgyptIndiaIranIraqChinaSouth KoreaSri LankaPhilippinesThailand The information was cascaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar to the Philippine Embassy in Doha. The restriction comes in line with the State of Qatar's efforts to take all necessary preventive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.For the guidance and information of all concerned.(SGD.) BERNARD P. OLALIAAdministrator