The designated authorities referred 340 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, 285 people were referred to the prosecution for not wearing masks in places where they are mandatory, 50 for not adhering to social distancing, and 4 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 authorities call on the public to adhere to the precautionary measures in place to ensure their safety and the safety of others.