Preventing the gathering of more than 5 people in public spaces, as well
as prohibiting gatherings in recreational facilities (parks) and public
beaches was not instated to curtail the freedoms of individuals to move
around but rather to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The NIHR called up the owners of commercial businesses to control
prices and refrain from monopolistic practices especially for basic items
during the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Be aware to get the news and information regarding coronavirus variant
from the official accounts of the competent authorities, and avoid
spreading rumors or false news that would harm the national efforts
aimed at curtailing the spread of coronavirus variants.
Do not ever hesitate to contact the NIHR through electronic
communication channels in case any of your rights is offended or
violated especially health and living rights linked to the current situation.
The NIHR affirms the necessity to comply with the international
protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), and
follow the implementation of all the adopted measures for the people in
preventive quarantine, isolation and treatment facilities established to
contain and prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure
health and safety for all.
The NIHR commends the frontline medical staff combating coronavirus
variant (COVID-19), acknowledging their exerted efforts and noble
sacrifices in all the glorified humanitarian duties they are performing,
asserting the necessity to provide adequate protection and safeguard
them and their families.
The NIHR appeals to the persons in home quarantine to abide by the
instructions issued by the official authorities, to protect themselves, their
families, and society from the risk of transmission of the coronavirus
variants (COVID-19) and calls on them to notify the competent
authorities if they monitor any violation of the official instructions
regarding combating coronavirus variant (COVID-19) in order to take
action to protect them and their loved ones.
Do not spread rumors about coronavirus variant (COVID-19), and seek
official sources for the right health information.
All the citizens and residents in the Kingdom of Bahrain have the right
to receive the needed treatment and adequate health care.
The NIHR will continue receiving the complaints and requests for help
through different electronic means, via its free hotline (80001144), or
mobile phone application (NIHR Bahrain).
Forbidding visits to the inmates at detention centers is considered a
temporary precautionary measure, and it does not offend or violate their
NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020
53