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21 Mar 2020

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Al Jazeera

Qatar vows to protect all residents amid Industrial Area breakout

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Qatar has said it is making every effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and protect its residents, including millions of expatriate workers...

A [government] statement... said it is working closely with employers in the country to "ensure the welfare and medical needs of the residents are met".

"In the quarantined area, individuals are being seen by doctors and medical personnel, with regular testing and monitoring for all individuals,Qatar's Government Communications Office (GCO) said...

"Those testing positive or displaying symptoms are kept under close medical attention and are transported to a hospital if necessary."

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