Saudi authorities step up health inspection tours

Saudi authorities step up health inspection tours. (SPA)
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  • Eastern Province municipality carried out 1,701 inspection tours in a single day across malls, commercial centers and stores

JEDDAH: Municipalities throughout the Kingdom have ramped up efforts to monitor compliance with anti-coronavirus health measures in order to protect the public amid the pandemic.
Eastern Province municipality carried out 1,701 inspection tours in a single day across malls, commercial centers and stores.
During the tours, six commercial facilities were closed, while 84 violators were issued penalties for failure to use the Tawakkalna app and ignoring health measures, which led to overcrowding.
Authorities urged members of the community to do their part in maintaining public health by reporting any breaches to the 940 call center number or the Balady app.