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º£½ÇÖ±²¥ makes masks, social distancing mandatory at all indoor, outdoor events

This photograph released by Saudi Press Agency on August 21, 2021, shows officials checking temperature of a man at the entrance of a movie theater in º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (SPA)
This photograph released by Saudi Press Agency on August 21, 2021, shows officials checking temperature of a man at the entrance of a movie theater in º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (SPA)
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Updated 29 December 2021

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ makes masks, social distancing mandatory at all indoor, outdoor events

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ makes masks, social distancing mandatory at all indoor, outdoor events
  • Decision was made by health authorities due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases
  • People urged to follow the new protocols in order to avoid facing legal penalties

RIYADH: º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has announced that wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines will be mandatory in all indoor and outdoor events and activities from 07:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30. 
According to the Saudi Press Agency, an official source from º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s Ministry of Interior said the decision was made by the country’s health authorities due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and the occurrence of new mutations for the virus. 
The source indicated that all procedures and safety measures are subject to continuous evaluation based on the local and global situation.
People living in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ are being urged to follow the new protocols in order to avoid facing legal penalties for failing to adhere to the precautionary measures.