62 Jeddah outlets shut for COVID-19 breaches

Authorities in Jeddah have shut down 62 commercial outlets for breaching coronavirus disease (COVID-19) protocols. Municipalities in the Kingdom have stepped up their efforts to ensure compliance with COVID-19 safety measures designed to protect public health.

The municipality of Jeddah governorate carried out 4,219 inspection tours of commercial centers and facilities and identified 166 violations for issues related to overcrowding and the failure to effectively use the Tawakkalna app.

Officials urged people to report any suspected breaches of COVID-19 regulations to the 940 call-center number.