Riyadh recorded the highest number of rapes, with 5,343, and Mecca with 3,028. There were 2,236 COVID-19 violations in Eastern Province, 1,798 in Qassim and 1,495 in Medina. The ministry said 84,807 rapes have been committed since the start of the pandemic. Interior Ministry spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Talal Al-Shalhoub said that some people’s failure to comply with precautionary needs and measures has led to an increase in infections in the past period. At a press conference, he said the total number of violations so far stands at 84,807 in all regions of the Kingdom, adding that the workers’ safety body will continue to monitor any violations and prevent violators. The ministry called on citizens to respect preventive measures and adhere to the orders issued through the authorities.
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