Saudi Arabia to ban unvaccinated people from entering public places

MENA

Published: 2021-07-21 11:42

Last Updated: 2024-04-26 03:47


Credit: Alarabiya
Credit: Alarabiya

Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that it will be banning those who have not been vaccinated from entering public establishments, such as malls and restaurants, starting Aug. 1, according to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

Additionally, citizens and residents of the Kingdom will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be allowed entry into restaurants, cafes, barbershops, beauty salons, wedding and party halls.

“In continuation of the ministry’s efforts to protect the public’s health, it is required to vaccinate workers and visitors [who work in or will enter] a number of municipal establishments,” the ministry announced on Twitter.

Earlier this week, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior announced that starting from Aug. 9, all citizens will be required to have taken two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before traveling outside the Kingdom.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia has confirmed 512,142 cases and 8,103 deaths.