Bahrain extends COVID-19 restrictions for one more week

Bahrain extends COVID-19 restrictions for one more week

Saudi Gazette report MANAMA “” Bahrain has extended COVID-19 restrictions for another week as authorities step up efforts to curb the spread of the deadly virus in the country. The restrictions, which were originally planned to end on June 5, will now continue until July 2, the country's health ministry said in a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency. In the statement, the health ministry announced the following services will continue to be restricted as per directives by the executive committee working at reducing a recent spike in cases. “” Shopping malls and commercial shop with services limited to online sales and delivery “” Restaurants and cafes with services limited to delivery and takeaway “” Gyms and sports halls, swimming pools, and recreational centers “” Cinemas “” Events and conferences “” Attendance of sporting events “” Salons, barbershops, spas and beauty parlors “” Social gatherings in homes “” Schools and higher educational institutions, kindergartens, rehabilitation centers, nurseries and training centers, with the sole exception of attendance for international examinations The following may resume without restrictions: “” Hypermarkets, supermarkets, grocery stores, and stores that sell meat products and fresh vegetables “” Bakeries “” Fuel and gas stations “” Private health