The spread of the new Corona virus (Covid-19) has prompted many countries in the world to raise the alarm and declare war on the virus, and despite the use of many countries to raise awareness and rely on societal awareness, things have gradually changed with the spread of the epidemic, to successively news of imposing Exceptional laws and legislations, which included severe and dissuasive violations and penalties in the face of the insignificant, and violators of the preventive measures and measures taken to reduce the spread of the epidemic.
Studies conducted by many health research centers indicate that the outbreak of the epidemic catastrophically in some countries, such as Italy and Spain, was the result of the lack of commitment of the citizens of both countries from the outset to the measures and preventive measures necessary to prevent the spread of infection and infection with the virus.
The Emirates News Agency "WAM" monitored the most prominent penalties and fines that the countries of the world have introduced to deal with the new situation, and to reduce its negative repercussions on various aspects of public life. In China, the homeland of the virus, the state managed to contain it thanks to a package of strict measures, foremost among them are the penal sanctions that have been imposed on anyone who violates the preventive measures in the affected areas. Included in the list of sanctions imposed by China was a financial fine of 206 euros for anyone who violates the unrestricted movement restriction system, and a three-month prison sentence for violators of health rules, and the matter reached a decision by a Chinese court that ruled that intentionally concealing symptoms of infection with the Corona virus , Or making false statements relating to it, which constitute a crime punishable by death. The Italian authorities have resorted to tightening penalties to tighten their grip on the health situation that suffers from the outbreak of the new Corona virus, as Article 650 introduced in the Italian Penal Code indicates that he will be punished with imprisonment for a period of between three and six months in case of violating the laws established to confront the virus.
In Spain, the government imposed a state of emergency to prevent the spread of the Corona virus, and prevented citizens from leaving their homes. In the event of disobedience, the fines ranged between 100 and 1,500 euros, some of which could go to prison for a year.
By moving to Britain, the Public Prosecution considered that intentionally coughing in the face of anyone, under the current circumstances, is an assault that requires a prison sentence of up to six months, while the punishment for assaulting key workers and emergency personnel during the performance of their work amounts to two years in prison.
In Russia, the House of Representatives approved legal amendments by imposing a fine of 700,000 rubles (about 10,000 dollars), or a prison sentence of up to three years for individuals who publish false information as credible reports of the Corona pandemic.
In the United States of America, President Trump, Donald Trump, signed an executive order to prevent hoarding, monopoly, and manipulation of the prices of goods that are needed.
Arably, the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia approved a fine of 10 thousand riyals for anyone who violates the curfew order, and doubles in the event of return, and if repeated, he is punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding 20 days, for those who do not comply with the competent authorities to implement the ban, while the Kuwaiti National Assembly agreed To amend the Law on Health Precautions to Prevent Communicable Diseases, including the introduction of severe deterrent penalties commensurate with the current health conditions.
In Egypt, the Public Prosecution announced heavy penalties against the rumors of rumors about Corona, noting that the management or use of any of the sites or special accounts on the information network to spread false information and rumors and rumors, and that its punishment amounts to imprisonment of at least two years, and the fine Which is not less than 100 thousand pounds, and not more than 300 thousand pounds, while Morocco announced the imposition of fines of up to 124 euros, and a prison sentence ranged between one and three months for anyone who violates the home quarantine imposed by the authorities.
The epidemic has spread in some countries for failure to comply with preventive measures.