In implementation of the precautionary measures in force in Qatar to ensure the achievement of public safety and to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the competent authorities on Sunday arrested five people who violated the requirements of home quarantine.
The five arrested persons are Amer Ahmad Aziz Hamad al-Karbi, Al Sayd Al Sayd Rayh Al Sayd Aitia, Anas Kalita Walabel, Hisham Abdul Karim and Nrish Namiri.
The violators are currently being referred to prosecution.
The authorities concerned have called on citizens and residents under home quarantine to fully commit to the Ministry of Public Health's conditions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Anyone who violates the conditions is subject to the penalties stated in Article No 253 of criminal law No 11 of 2014, the provisions of Law No 17 of 1990 on protection from infectious diseases, and Law No 17 of 2002 on protecting society.
