Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province conducts 1,050 health and safety inspection tours

Field teams closed one commercial outlet for breaching protocols. (SPA/File)

DAMMAM: Municipalities in the Kingdom are continuing their efforts to monitor compliance with health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Eastern Province carried out 1,050 tours of commercial centers and facilities in one day, identifying 69 violations.
Field teams closed one commercial outlet for breaching protocols.
The violations included noncompliance with mask-wearing, overcrowding issues, and a failure to use the Tawakkalna app effectively.
The municipality called on commercial facilities to abide by regulations to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of the disease.
Officials have also urged the public to report any suspected health breaches by phoning the 940 call center number, or by contacting authorities through the Balady app.