RIYADH - An official source in the Ministry of Interior stated that, based on what was submitted by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom regarding the epidemiological situation and the increase in infections with the Corona virus - Covid 19 and the mutated strains of it.

And based on the keenness of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques - may God protect him - to protect the health of citizens, residents and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and to preserve their safety; The following has been decided:

Re-compulsory wearing a muzzle and applying social distancing measures in all places (closed and open), activities and events, as of 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jumada Al-Ula 26, 1443 AH, corresponding to December 30, 2021 AD.

The source indicated that all procedures and measures are subject to continuous evaluation by the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, according to the developments of the epidemiological situation locally and globally.

The source stressed the need for everyone to adhere to all precautionary and preventive measures, and the approved protocols for their safety.

The source explained that the legal procedures and penalties for violators will be applied, and stressed the importance of all members of society rushing to complete receiving the vaccine doses.