Saudi Arabia halts travel with new 5 countries over coronavirus outbreak

Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped travel to and from new five countries for its citizens and residents amid worries over coronavirus (COVID-19), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The countries are Oman, France, Germany, Turkey, and Spain. The entry of people coming from those countries or anyone who has been there during the 14 days prior to their arrival will be suspended.  

In addition, all flights and naval trips between Saudi Arabia and the five countries will be temporarily halted, excluding evacuation and commercial flights and ship services.    

Yesterday, the country suspended travel to and from nine countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt among others. 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 10-Mar-2020 06:51 (GMT)
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