The energy-producing country relies on about 2 million migrant workers for the bulk of its labour force, mainly from Asian countries like Nepal, India and the Philippines. As a result, some areas of Qatar have been cordoned off to contain the virus," it said, without elaborating. The GCO did not comment on the total number of people under lockdown in the industrial zone, the total number of migrant workers who have tested positive or the total number under quarantine and in how many locations. Subsequent announcements have linked most reported cases to migrant workers without mentioning nationalities or specific numbers. Since being named host of the event, Qatar has come under fire for what rights groups describe as poor labour conditions.

Source: bd News24 March 19, 2020 13:30 UTC