Gulf countries increase virus-related restrictions after new cases

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar registered more than 2,000 coronavirus cases between the two of them on Monday alone.
Residents hang their laundry off the railing on their balconies at their apartment building, to disinfect them under sunlight, in the city of Dubai on May 17, 2020, during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)
Residents hang their laundry off the railing on their balconies at their apartment building, to disinfect them under sunlight, Dubai, May 17, 2020. - KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images
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Both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasing virus-related restrictions as the Gulf states continue to battle the coronavirus outbreak.

The Qatari authorities announced yesterday that all businesses must remain closed until the end of the month. The exceptions are supermarkets and pharmacies, Reuters reported.

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