Turkey suspended collective mosque prayers until further notice to limit the spread of the new coronavirus while ordering the closure of public spaces including cinemas.
Taiwan’s Exposure to COVID-19
On January 15, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that COVID-19 was added as an infectious disease under the fifth category and is subject to the requirements under the Communicable Disease Control Act and related regulations.
Switzerland-COVID-19
On March 16, 2020 the Federal Council classified the situation in Switzerland as an ‘extraordinary situation’ according to the Epidemic Act and many restrictions were applied.
Spain’s COVID-19 Procedures
The Spanish Government, by means of Royal Decree 463/2020, is trying to contain and limit the spread of COVID-19.
South Korea’s Exposure to COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Welfare published a list of documents to help the public and enterprises get through the COVID-19 pandemic, including reducing the rent of public property, exemption on the delay for the submission of business reports, etc.
COVID-19 Affecting Singapore
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Manpower further issued a series of advisories, including Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace, General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore, Advisory to foreign domestic workers (FDWs), employers and employment agencies on COVID-19 precautionary measures
Saudi Arabia’s News with COVID-19
Employers are required to undertake sanitary procedures and cleanliness measures for the workplaces including regular cleaning and sterilizing of desktops, phones, and keyboards as well as promoting and encouraging regular hand washing by employees.
Qatar’s Rebellion Against COVID-19
As of March 18, only nationals are permitted entry into the country. Additionally, most public places, including schools, parks, public transportation, restaurants, gyms, and bars are closed, and all public and social events are canceled.
Portugal’s Responses on COVID-19
On March 12, the Council of Ministers issued a Communiqué on extraordinary measures to respond to the epidemic of the new coronavirus in which the Government declared a ‘State of Alert’ until April 9.