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Doha: The designated authorities referred 262 people to the prosecution for Covid-19 precautionary measure violations on Friday (March 4, 2022).
249 people were reported for not wearing masks, 13 for not installing the Ehteraz app.
The measures are in line with the Cabinet decision on Covid-19 restrictions, all citizens and residents must continue to wear masks in closed public places.
"In line with the cabinet decision based on Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding infectious diseases, the competent authorities referred several people to the Prosecution for violating COVID19 preventive and precautionary measures in force," Ministry said in a statement.
"The authorities urge 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," the statement added.