Cooperation hailed in COVID-19 fight

TDT | Manama

Operations and Training Affairs assistant public security chief Brigadier Dr Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa has hailed the cooperation of NGOs for their positive approach towards the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The assistant chief also hailed the commitment of the public to precautionary measures against COVID-19.

He highlighted continuation of police directorates in enhancing awareness of citizens and residents of the importance to follow precautionary measures against COVID-19, including wearing masks and social distancing in public places and shops. He revealed the registration of 23,094 violations of not wearing face masks in public places and shops, ever since the enforcement of the order.

The Northern Governorate Police Directorate reported 1,538 violations related to the rule of social distancing and 5,057 violations of not wearing masks in a public place. It carried 521 awareness campaigns. The Capital Governorate Police Directorate took 367 steps to protect social distancing in the district, along with 3,793 mask-related violations while distributing 4,200 meals among expatriate workers.

It also held 601 awareness campaigns. The Muharraq Governorate Police Directorate registered 1,115 social distancing violations and 5,829 mask-wearing violations. The department also organised 1,015 awareness campaigns. The Southern Governorate reported 2,296 social distancing violations and 3,133 mask-wearing violations.

The department also held 371 awareness campaigns and disinfection operations. The Public Security Presidency’s operations directorate received 5,185 mask-wearing violations while taking 337 steps to protect social distancing.

The General Directorate of Ports Security reported 97 mask-wearing violations and carried out operations to facilitate the evacuation of 75,820 travellers from Bahrain, along with the facilitation of the testing of 15,849 travellers who arrived from abroad. Mask-wearing violations reached 97.