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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia says masks and social distancing mandatory in all indoor, outdoor areas

People arrive at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center to receive a dose of vaccine against the covid-19 disease, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on January 21, 2021. (File/AFP)
People arrive at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center to receive a dose of vaccine against the covid-19 disease, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on January 21, 2021. (File/AFP)
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29 Dec 2021 08:12:10 GMT9
29 Dec 2021 08:12:10 GMT9
  • New guidelines effective from Thursday morning, December 30

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia’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 Saudi Arabia are being urged to follow the new protocols in order to avoid facing legal penalties for failing to adhere to the precautionary measures.

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