Over 1000 violations of covid 19 preventive measures were reported in Qatar

August 29, 2021

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MoI reports 1,143 violations of Covid 19 preventive and precautionary measures in Qatar. 789 individuals were arrested for not wearing masks in public, and 342 people were arrested for not keeping a safe physical distance from other persons when in public.

In addition, 12 people were reported to the ministry for not installing the Ehteraz programme on their phones. they were referred to the Public Prosecution for their respective violations. Thousand of people have been sent to the Public Prosecution for breaking the Covid-19 preventive measures in the country.

“In line with the cabinet decision based on Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases, the competent authorities referred several people to the Prosecution for violating COVID19 preventive and precautionary measures in force,” Ministry said in a statement.

“The competent authorities call on the public to adhere to the precautionary and preventive decisions in force to protect them and others from the spread of the Coronavirus in society,” the statement added.

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, the MoI and health authorities in Qatar have been urging the public to take cautious steps such as wearing masks, avoiding close contact, and limiting the number of persons riding in vehicles.