The Ministry of Interior (MOI) called on the public to abide by the health authorities’ coronavirus-related instructions, warning that flouters will be penalized. MOI affirmed that it will not hesitate to take all legal measures against anyone who commits an act that violates the provisions of Law No. 8/1968 and the instructions of the health authorities.
In a press statement, the ministry demanded a commitment to the provisions of law No. 8 of 1969 on health requirements for preventing communicable diseases due to the exceptional conditions the country undergo in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The ministry warned that it will crack down and take all legal measures against the law violators. If convicted, they will be jailed for up to six months and fined for up to KD 10,000 or one of the two penalties, it added. The ministry urged both nationals and residents to stop holding gatherings, including national days’ celebrations, wedding parties, receptions, and others either in public or private places.
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