Post-Covid-19 situation in Qatar

Mickael ViP

Member since 19 September 2022

MickaelViP24 March 2023 05:08:14

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Hello everyone,

The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in Qatar.

Now that the pandemic is moderated, expats are adjusting to a new daily routine. So tell us, how is your expat life now:

Are there still any health measures in place in Qatar? If so, what are they (wearing a mask, barrier measures, etc.)?

Have you noticed any changes in the population's habits or behavior after the pandemic?

What is your new work rhythm: do you still work remotely or are you spending more time in the office?

Have you changed your spending habits? If so, which ones?

Despite this pandemic and its consequences, how do you see your future in Qatar?

Do you have any advice for other expats and future expats on this new daily life in Qatar?

Thank you for your contribution.
Mickael
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rayan123 Member

Member since 30 August 2008

rayan123Member17 April 2023 22:28:28

Covid is not gone from our life, it

is still there but people became more careless, inside the public places especially in mosque it musr be compulsory for people to make use of mask as they keep on sneezing coughing and who knows they are carrying the virus and may spread to all. Inside Public transport system wearing a mask must be mandatory too. I dont know why government has removed all measures. All over the world covid cases are again on the rise and strict measures must be taken to avoid spread of virus.

BritishCanuckMummy Member

Member since 11 April 2017

BritishCanuckMummyMember19 April 2023 06:09:39

It used to be rather strict here compared to the UK (where I am from). Tracking App required, Vaccination聽 almost compulsory, testing for travelling etc.

Then covid "disappeared" the minute the World Cup started. After months and months of restriction, this felt utterly liberating. It was also quite a relief not to see a massive wave of covid cases in January 2023, as many had feared.聽 There are still cases, but cases seem less serious, and people affected are back on track pretty quickly.聽

As a matter of fact, I currently have covid for the second time, and it feels like having a nasty cold or a not-so-bad case of flu. It is not as bad as my first time around (January 2022), which was already milder than the 2020 version, from what I hear. I will be ok to fly out for holiday on Friday morning as the quarantine is now only 5 days, with no re-testing required. I will wear a mask out of consideration to others in the airport and airplane, just in case.

The only place we must wear masks is in healthcare facilities, which makes total sense! However, I saw many people going around unmasked and unchallenged when I went for my swab on Sunday morning (I did a home test but I needed confirmation from the clinic for my sick leave).

As people predicted, it is becoming "one of these things" that are annoying in our lives but that doesn't stop most people from leading a regular day to day life.