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Authorities arrest one for violating home quarantine rules

Published: 22 Jan 2021 - 09:16 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 06:46 pm
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QNA

Doha: The designated authorities arrested on Thursday one person who violated the home quarantine requirements, which expose violators to legal accountability in accordance with the procedures of the health authorities in the country.

The arrest of the violator came in implementation of the precautionary measures in force in the country, approved by health authorities represented in the Ministry of Public Health, to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

The violator, who is currently being referred to the designate prosecution, is Mohammed Aref Majed Al Ramalli Al Shammari.

The designated authorities called on citizens and residents under home quarantine to fully commit to the Ministry of Public Health's condition, to ensure their safety and the safety of others. They added that anyone who violates the quarantine will be subject to article no. 253 of law no. 11 of 2004, provisions of law no. 17 of 1990 on communicable diseases, and law no. 17 of 2002 on protecting society.