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The country is also opening cinemas and allowing sporting events, general events, and conferences that are held indoors
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However, only fully-vaccinated people and those under the age of 12 would be allowed in them
Bahrain has announced that it will allow cafes, restaurants, sports centers and more to open for all on Friday, said local reports on Thursday, July 22.
The country is also opening cinemas and allowing sporting events, general events, and conferences that are held indoors, the reports added.
However, only fully-vaccinated people and those under the age of 12 would be allowed in them, said the reports.
Any child below the age of 12 would also need to be accompanied by a vaccinated adult, the reports said.
The full list of unrestricted areas includes restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, shops, gyms, sports halls, and swimming pools.
The list also includes barbershops, salons, spas, playgrounds, entertainment centers, events and conferences that are held outdoors, and outdoors sporting events.
The National Medical Team of Bahrain in charge of addressing the coronavirus pandemic decided to loosen restrictions after reportedly assessing the average percentage of new existing cases.
However, citizens have been urged to continue adhering to safety measures such as wearing masks, social distancing, and practicing good hygiene.
Bahrain has seen more than 268,000 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic started last year.
The death toll from the disease stands 1,381 out of a population of more than 1.76 million.