NATIONAL SPORTS DAY HEALTH CARE PROTOCOL AND PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES - Ministry of Public Health February 2022

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
   HEALTH CARE PROTOCOL AND
    PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES

Ministry of Public Health
February 2022
V1

The scope of this document:
This document aims to provide guidance on how best to establish safe sports activities associated
with the COVID-19 pandemic, to take effective public health measures to protect the health of
participants, spectators, and organizers by reducing the risks of infection before, during and after
the activities.

Range and location of permitted activities:
·   All group sports activities during National Sports day, this year are outdoors only with no more
    than 15 people from the vaccinated individuals or a maximum of 5 not fully vaccinated such
    as children under the age of 12, exclusively only in individual sporting activities outdoor. Those
    who are not fully vaccinated need to show proof that they are free of Covid 19 by doing the
    rapid antigen test within 24 hours before the activities.

·   In any case, all participants are committed to keep distance, not less than one meter away.

·   All activities must be carried out to prepare for the sports day beforehand, under the above
    conditions

·   Organizers, participants in activities and spectators must fully adhere to all health procedures,
    especially those related to wearing of masks at all times, except during tough sports that may
    prevent breathing during practice, masks are used during light sports such as walking, as well as
    other measures such as safe physical distance, cleaning hands with sterilizers and other measures
    imposed by the Ministry of Public Health to reduce the spread of the virus causing Covid-19.

·   Participants can arrive for training, preparation or participation in the events using their own cars
    or taxis, so the total number of passengers in each vehicle do not exceed 4 people, including
    the driver. Everyone must wear the masks on the trip.

·   All sports training devices can be used in parks, sports trails at all other places in accordance
    with decisions of the Ministry of Public Health.

·   Once participants reach the place of activity, they should avoid close interaction with other
    people and must always maintain a safe distance.

·   We advise you to avoid shaking hands, hugging, or kissing each other at all times.

·   A safe distance of at least one meter must be strictly maintained at all times during training,
    preparations and during the activity itself. While talking to other participants, staff or others,
    participants are advised to maintain one meter while near others and avoid face-to-face contact.

·   Also, participants should not share clothes, towels, soap pieces, or other personal items among
    themselves, and must use their drinking bottles and not share them with others. Wash hands
    frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-containing hand sanitizer as an alternative.

·   Hand sanitizers should be available throughout sports activity venues.

·   Participants and spectators should be reminded and assured of adherence to health procedures,
    especially social distance, and masks. Participants should also avoid using shower rooms and
    shared changing rooms in all places.

·   All participants must download Ehtraz app, and only access is allowed to those who show green
    status.

·   Ensure that all used spaces and surfaces are constantly cleaned and cleared

·   Provide visual reminders and health awareness materials such as banners or posters

Participations from outside Qatar:
·   If guests from outside Qatar are invited, the conditions for travel to Qatar must be applied

·   A swap from arrivals will be needed for Covid-19 test within 36 hours of arrival.

·   Participants who have tested positive for Covid-19 will not be allowed to participate unless
    they have fully recovered, i.e., after 7 days with a PCR or RAT test on Day 7, with a release from
    isolation on Day 8, if negative. If positive, a further 3 days in isolation will be required, with
    release on Day 11 without the need for a further test.

Catering:
·   Meals are allowed at all public places in accordance with the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines
    for restaurants and food services. The distance is 2 meters between the dining tables in all
    directions with no more than 4 people on the same table and one meter between people at the
    same table.

·   Food outlets at event venues are best limited to take away in disposable packages. Outdoor
    dining is also possible.

·   Safe distances between people in the que for meals is a must. (The minimum physical spacing
    is one meter) with ground markings specifying where to stand, to ensure compliance. Staff or
    volunteers must be provided to monitor and ensure compliance with these procedures. It also
    allows the buffet served/ with assistance at licensed restaurants associated with “Clean Qatar
    Program”.

Other general health measures:
·   Placing containers with covers to get rid of used napkins available on all buses, at all facilities
    and in places where the public and participants sit.

·   Anyone participating in the event who feels sick should not come to the places of activity or
    training and are informed of the need to check with the nearest health center.

·   Meetings, if any, are highly recommended to be online, before the event. If meetings in person
    is a must, the maximum number of attendees must be adhered to, in accordance with the recent
    cabinet decision in this regard, while maintaining a safe distance of one meter and committing
    to wearing masks for all throughout the meetings. If an internal meeting is required, the meeting
    should not include more than 15 participants in the meeting simultaneously, wearing masks
    and keeping safe physical distance. Social gatherings will be permitted in accordance with the
    procedures followed in due course.

·   Make sure there are good health signs over all places, preparation rooms, toilets, training
    facilities, activities and so forth.

·   Staff of the national committee team and volunteers should ensure that their teams and
    volunteers are informed of the protocols for the suspected and confirmed cases of Covid 19,
    about infection prevention and control measures, and where more information is found or
    searched for.

Attendees and spectators:
·   Public attendance of sports activities during the sports day is permitted at the prescribed rates
    for each event after approval by the Ministry of Public Health with a minimum distance of one
    meter in all directions.

·   Check the download of “Ehtraz app“ and check that the status is green to allow access to the
    public places.

·   Be sure to avoid congestion while entering or exiting public areas while maintaining a safe
    distance at all times.

·   Smoking is prohibited in terraces and public places.

·   The designated smoking rooms and areas must be approved by the competent department of
    the Ministry of Public Health.

·   It is advised that vulnerable groups, including persons over the age of 60, people with chronic
    diseases and persons with disabilities, should not be encouraged to attend activities, if it is
    opened for public, for their safety.

·   For more general health and preventive information, inquiries can be addressed to the Ministry
    of Public Health - including inquiries and compliance issues relating to the above requirements.