Saudi Arabia to reintroduce mask wearing, social distancing norms from tomorrow

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Saudi Arabia announced reimposing wearing face masks and applying social distancing in all closed and open places, in addition to events and activities, as of 7 am tomorrow, Dec. 30, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing an official source at the Ministry of Interior.  

These decisions have been made upon recommendations of specialized health institutions in the Kingdom on the epidemiological conditions and the increasing number of COVID-19 infections and its variants. 

Violators will face legal procedures and penalties, the source added, stressing the need for all individuals to continue receiving vaccination doses. 

All procedures and measures are subject to continuous assessment by specialized health institutions in Saudi Arabia depending on the developments in the epidemiological conditions locally and globally, the source noted.