Bahrain stays alert

Police in all directorates of the Kingdom is staying alert, with enhanced patrolling to ensure strict adherence to the newly imposed restrictions as recommended by the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus.

Interior Ministry said they had also rolled out an integrated system to enhance coordination between security agencies. The new restriction that came into force on Thursday will continue until the 10th of next month.

Interior Ministry, in a statement, yesterday announced taking actions against those who failed to wear masks in public places and maintain social distancing. The actions were in coordination with the police directorates, the operations department headed by General security, and relevant security departments.

Officials are also continuing to hold awareness campaigns in various regions of the Kingdom. The General Administration of Civil Defence said they are continuing the cleansing operations of vital facilities with the active participation of volunteers. The operations department of Public security also announced pressing charges against people for not wearing masks in public places.

Public security officials said they had deployed emergency patrol units throughout the country to ensure a speedy response to inquiries made through 999. Anti-cyber Crime Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security called on citizens and residents to reject rumours and desist from circulating inaccurate data and information. “Such acts would negatively affect society,” the directorate said, calling on all to obtain information only from official sources.

The directorate also warned strict actions against anyone found guilty of spreading malicious rumours.