The designated authorities on Monday referred 169 people to the Public Prosecution for not wearing masks in places where the are mandatory.

20 others were also referred to prosecution for exceeding the passenger limit allowed in a vehicle, which is specified as four persons, including the driver, except for members of the same family.

This is as per the provisions of the Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases, and the preventive and precautionary measures in place to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.

The authorities called on the public to adhere to the precautionary and preventive decisions in force to protect them and others from the spread of the Coronavirus in society.