10,866 mask related violations have been registered in Bahrain since the enforcement of the decision.
The Northern Governorate Police Directorate reported 2,643 violations, while the Capital Governorate Police Directorate registered 2,096 violations.
Muharraq Governorate Police Directorate registered 2,989 violations followed with 1,808 violations reported by the Southern Governorate Police Directorate.
The Operations Directorate of the Public Security Presidency registered 1,246 violations, and the General Directorate of Ports Security reported 84 violations.
Assistant Chief of Public Security for Operations and Training Affairs, Brigadier Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa has asserted the continuation of the Police Directorates in enhancing awareness of citizens and residents of the importance to follow precautionary measures against coronavirus, including wearing masks and social distancing in public places and shops.
He confirmed that the Interior Ministry would continue with awareness campaigns on the correct way of wearing masks, in which several violations related to incorrect methods of wearing the mask were reported by keeping it under the nose of the chin.
The police personnel explained the correct way of wearing the mask to avoid the spreading of the virus. The campaigns are organised in various languages to reach out to the largest number of foreign workers and communities.
The Assistant Chief hailed the active participation of women police personnel in enhancing awareness among female citizens and residents.
