Saudi Arabia has said vaccination against Covid-19 will be mandatory from August 1 to enter any government and private establishments as well as to use public transport.

The sweeping announcement aimed at boosting the kingdom's inoculation drive comes just days after authorities said only vaccinated public and private sector workers will be allowed to return to their work place, AFP reports.

Vaccination will be required to “enter any government or private establishments” as well as to access any entertainment or sports activities, the interior ministry said in a statement published by the official Saudi Press Agency.

It will also be required to enter any education institutions and use public transport, it added.