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NIHR Calls on All to Refraining from Spreading Rumors on Social Media about Coronavirus

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) followed-up reports posted on social media about the appearance of a Corona case inside the Correction and Rehabilitation Centre in Jaw region, and listened to an audio recording of one of the inmates claiming the appearance of a case of infection.

Through its human rights position, monitoring role, close follow-up with correctional, rehabilitation and detention centers, and its recent visit to the detention centers, the NIHR states that it has closely monitored, on the grounds, the precautionary and preventive measures followed by the Ministry of Interior in accordance with international standards recommended by the World Health Organization to prevent or limit the transmission of the Coronavirus among the inmates, as no inmate is transferred from the detention centers except after conducting a comprehensive medical examination, including Coronavirus examination, and if the test result is positive, he is isolated and quarantined, and his condition is continuously monitored under the supervision of a specialized medical staff who provide the necessary care for him around the clock without distinction of any kind.

Through its constant communication and continuous follow-up with the correctional and rehabilitation centers, the NIHR affirms that there are no cases of infection with Coronavirus among the inmates, and that everything rumored in this regard is unfounded, stating that broadcasting false news and rumors in this exceptional condition is considered an explicit violation of the right of the citizen to live safely by spreading fear and anxiety.

The NIHR highly appreciates the precautions and preventive measures taken by all concerned authorities to implement all the procedures to contain and prevent the spread of the virus in the Kingdom of Bahrain without any prejudice to human rights, and in such a manner that preserves the health and safety of everyone, calling on everyone on social media sites not to spread rumors and false news, especially with regard to infection with Coronavirus, and the collection of information from its official sources rather than being led by rumors and false news.