DOHA: Qatar reported on Wednesday (Apr 15) that five coronavirus cases have been detected in workers at three World Cup stadiums, the first ...
Qatari delegates look at a model of Al-Thumama stadium where two contractors have tested positive for COVID-19. AFP/KARIM JAAFARDOHA: Qatar reported on Wednesday that five coronavirus cases have been detected in workers at three World Cup stadiums, the first confirmed instances among those involved in 2022 tournament projects.
Qatar is building seven new stadiums for the tournament, one of which has officially opened, while one existing venue was refurbished ahead of 2022. "Those that have tested positive will be monitored on an ongoing basis by medical professionals and will stay in quarantine for 14 days," the statement said.
The Labour Ministry said on Monday that it had issued a penalty to a contractor for failing to operate its worker transport buses at the compulsory half capacity.
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