The Saudi Ministry of Interior clarifies health controls in public places

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Riyadh - An official source in the Ministry of Interior announced that; Based on what was submitted by the competent health authorities regarding the definitions of public places and their health controls, open spaces mean those places that are not covered and not surrounded by borders, such as public parks, and pedestrian sidewalks (walking paths), which are open to all, without entry requirements or arrangements from a regulator. Or a supervisor, and this does not include sports stadiums, events and large events and the like, which are designated to host 500 people at the same time or more, regardless of the number of actual attendance, as it is necessary to commit to wearing a muzzle, while attending those places, events, events and the like.

The source called on all citizens and residents, who have been six months since the completion of their two-dose vaccination, to quickly obtain the booster dose, with the aim of strengthening the community's immunity.

The source stressed that all organizers of activities must verify, through the “Tawakkalna” application, the health status of those who attend these activities.

He reiterated the continued application of all precautionary measures, including wearing a muzzle, and distancing in places where the immunization status is not verified; Such as mosques, and public utility markets, such as vegetable and livestock markets, fish markets and slaughterhouses, as well as small shops such as electrical, carpentry and plumbing shops, car workshops, corridors and open yards of commercial complexes, and the like.