Bahrain Health Ministry excludes 12 sectors from restricted entry decision

TDT | Manama

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Health Ministry yesterday announced excluding 12 sectors from the restricted entry decision meant for commercial and industrial stores.

Ministry earlier said that the entry to shopping malls is for individuals aged 18 and above, those who are vaccinated and completed 14 days after the second dose, and those who had recovered from COVID-19.

It, however, said that it exempts supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and hospital from the decision. Accordingly, the ministry said that it excludes 12 sectors whenever they are outside the commercial complexes, including :

• Hypermarkets, supermarkets, refrigerators and groceries, and fresh vegetable, fish and meat stores.

• Manual and automatic bakeries.

• Filling stations and natural gas filling stations.

• Private health institutions, except for some health services for which a circular is issued by the National Health Regulatory Authority for Professions and Services.

• Banks and money changers.

• Administrative offices of institutions and companies whose activities are not directly related to customers.

• Shops operating in the import, export and distribution of goods.

• Vehicles repair and maintenance workshops and garages, and spare parts stores.

• Construction and maintenance parts.

• Factories.

• Communications shops.

• Pharmacies.

Only those above 18 years of age are allowed entry to recreational facilities and stores selling toys.

Entry is also for those vaccinated and recovered from the pandemic, said the Health ministry in a statement. According to the decision, customers must adhere to wearing a mask at all times, except for times of physical activity.