DOHA: The Qatar government will take care of the salaries’ of private sector employees so that it could keep businesses closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.
According to the report private companies in Qatar can apply for three months of salary support for their workers.
If accepted, employees will receive money directly in their Qatari bank accounts under a program administered by Qatar Development Bank. This is applicable to both nationals and expats.
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Qatar has confirmed 2,979 coronavirus vases which also includes seven deaths.
