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Saudi Arabia Applies Mandatory Vaccination to Get into All Places 


Sun 01 Aug 2021 | 08:28 AM
Taarek Refaat

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the start of applying the mandatory vaccination for citizens and residents, approved by the Ministry of Health, to be able to enter all places, and attend activities and events.

The ministry indicated that "the application will also include government and private facilities, as well as the use of public transportation in the Kingdom."

The ministry said in a previous statement posted on Twitter: "Starting from August 1, 2021 ... the decision to require immunization to enter facilities and use public transportation will take effect."

https://twitter.com/MOISaudiArabia/status/1421576446800183299?s=20

It added: “it is necessary to present the “Tawakkalna” application to verify the immunization status of citizens and residents before entering any commercial, cultural, entertainment or sports event. The decision also includes any governmental or private facility, whether to perform business or auditing, as well as educational facilities and public transportation."

The ministry called for "the need for everyone to adhere to the precautionary and preventive measures, and not to be lenient in the application of health requirements."