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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Suspends Int’l Flights for 2 Weeks over Coronavirus Fears

An empty coffee shop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia has suspended all international flights for two weeks, starting Sunday, to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday, citing an official source at interior ministry.

The period will be considered as an exceptional official holiday for citizens and residents who are unable to return due to the suspension of flights or if they face quarantine after their return to the Kingdom, SPA cited the official as saying.

Saudi Arabia has reported 86 coronavirus cases.

On Thursday, it suspended all social gatherings in wedding halls and hotels over the outbreak.

It also suspended the counting phase of the 2020 general census until further notice because of the virus.

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