The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued Circular No. 22 of 2020 on easing restrictions on the activities of restaurants and cafés.

This came, in line with the previously adopted decisions and measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, and in order to protect the health and safety of citizens and residents. Restaurants and cafés (coffee shops) have been allowed to resume delivering or handing over orders to customers outside the business place.

Restaurants and cafés located in malls are exempted from this decision and are allowed to only process delivery orders. The exempted outlets are prohibited from handing over orders to customers both inside and outside the workplace.

All restaurants and cafés shall fully comply with the policies and the measures that should be taken in the workplace and staff housing, in order to protect employees and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Violators of the decision will face legal accountability.

The Ministry will intensify inspection campaign to ensure compliance with this decision and to crack down on any violations.

Source : The Peninsula

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