Authorities Referred 416 to Public Prosecution for Violating COVID-19 Precautionary Measures

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The designated authorities referred 416 people to the Public Prosecution for violating the preventive and precautionary measures enforced by the country to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.

Among them, 404 people were referred to the Public Prosecution for not wearing masks in places where they are mandatory, one person for not adhering to social distancing, and 11 persons for not downloading the Ehteraz app.

The measure are in line with the Cabinet decision, Decree Law No. 17 of 1990 on infectious diseases, and the precautionary measures in force in the country to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The designated authorities called on the public to adhere to the precautionary measures in place to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

(QNA)