RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has instructed that workers in five major sectors must be immunized by taking vaccine shots against coronavirus effective from May 13 (Shawwal 1). These include all workers of restaurants, cafes, food outlets, in addition to those working in men's barbershops and women's beauty parlors. In the event of non-compliance with this directive, a PCR test result showing non-infection of coronavirus is required to be submitted every seven days at the expense of the establishment where they are working, the ministry said in a statement. Also, the Ministry of Sports has issued a similar directive applicable to workers of all gyms and sports centers across the Kingdom with a deadline of May 13. If the workers fail to take vaccination, they should submit a PCR test result at a gap of every seven days. On Tuesday, Public Transport Authority directed that all workers and drivers in public transport services, including trains and buses, must be immunized with taking coronavirus vaccine jabs effective from May 13. It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Health has expanded the vaccination campaign against coronavirus by opening vaccination centers in all regions across the Kingdom. This is in continuation of its efforts to preserve the health and safety of citizens and expatriates, as well as to stem the spread of coronavirus. The ministry renewed its call to everyone to register their name on Sehhaty application and book an appointment to take the vaccine.
