Saudi Arabia eased curfews on Sunday across the Kingdom but kept 24-hour lockdowns in place in Makkah and neighborhoods previously put in isolation to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, state news agency SPA said.
Outside Makkah and lockdown areas, curfews will be eased between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. until May 13.
The royal order also allowed some economic and commercial activities to re-start, including wholesale and retail shops and shopping malls, from Wednesday until May 13.
Activities which do not allow for physical distancing, including salons and cinemas, will remain closed. Social gatherings of more than five people are forbidden.
Authorities in the capital Riyadh issued additional advice saying banknotes were not to be used.
Shops that do open should ensure no more than one customer per 10 square meters. Malls must be sterilized every 24 hours and children under 15 are not allowed to enter.
A suspension on international and domestic flights was also extended until further notice, the interior ministry said.
