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354 caught violating Covid-19 precautionary measures

Published: 19 Jan 2022 - 02:02 pm | Last Updated: 19 Jan 2022 - 02:05 pm
File photo used for representation only

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Doha: The designated authorities referred 354 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).

286 people were reported for not wearing masks, 65 for not maintaining safe physical distance, and 3 for not installing the Ehteraz app. 

The measures are in line with the Cabinet decision on Covid-19 restrictions, all citizens and residents must continue to wear masks in public places.

"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 Covid-19 preventive and precautionary measures in force," Ministry said in a statement.