U.S. Embassy in Qatar

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar

Location:  Qatar

Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide.

The government of Qatar has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.

Visit the local government COVID-19 website for updated information.

Actions to Take:

• Call the Qatar Ministry of Public Health hotline at 16000 if you experience flu-like symptoms.
• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Qatar.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s websiteon the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.

Assistance:

• S. Embassy Doha, Qatar
  +974 4496 6000
  ACSDoha@state.gov
  qa.usembassy.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Qatar Country Information
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