Saudi Arabia Announces Two-week Flights Suspension amid Coronavirus Fears

By Staff, Agencies

Saudi Arabia suspended all international flights for two weeks, starting Sunday, to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, state news agency SPA said on Saturday, citing an official source at the 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 added.

Saudi Arabia has reported 86 coronavirus cases so far.