A warning to members of the public, the police will be out in full force at areas like beaches and bars that encourage large crowds.

Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith says people have become relaxed with the reduced COVID-19 positive cases, and despite pleas and warnings, a large number of people still do not wear masks in public.

The Commissioner says it has come to his attention that thousands of persons converged on beaches throughout the country last weekend without masks.

The CoP also notes numerous social media posts showing many people not wearing masks in public as well as large groups congregating outside bars particularly in the St James, Woodbrook, and Carenage areas.

Within the past 2 months, 1,573 tickets were issued and 78 persons arrested for breaching the Public Health Ordinance Regulations in the 9 police divisions.

Commissioner Griffith is appealing to people, help the police if they see people in large groups.

He says the virus is still a very real threat and people must be responsible.