Public Security Chief Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan has announced that all gatherings consisting of more than five people have been banned, GDNonline reports ... with big fines facing those who ignore the measures.
He said action would be taken against any violators and added that gatherings at public coasts and places should stop.
Anyone who violates the ban will face fines of between BD1,000 and BD10,000.
The punishment for violating the law also carries a jail sentence of no less than three months.
The ban extends to public places including, but not limited to, markets, public parks and public beaches.
People have also been asked to leave at least a metre between individuals in any group in order to ensure everyone’s safety.
Chief Lieutenant General Al Hassan urged everyone to follow the measures to ensure public health and safety as part of efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.
He added that Article 121 of the Public Health Law established punishments for any person who refuses to implement any measures to prevent the spread a disease.
He called on all citizens and residents to abide by the instructions and all precautionary measures, emphasising that all legal measures will be utilised in the case of violations, with perpetrators referred to the Public Prosecution.
