Saudi Arabia has extended some of the preventative curbs announced  to combat the speread of Covid-19 for 20 more days.

 

An official source at the Ministry of Interior said it has been decided to extend the precautionary measures for a period of 20 additional days starting from 10 pm on Sunday (Feb 14). This can be further extended according to the requirements of the epidemiological situation, said a Saudi Press Agency report.

 

The measures are:

*The maximum number of people at gatherings in social events shall not exceed 20;

* All entertainment activities and events to stay suspended;

* Cinemas, indoor entertainment centres, independent indoor games places or in restaurants, shopping malls, gyms and sports centres to stay closed;

* Dining services in restaurants, cafes and the like will not be permitted, and they can cater only to delivery requests.

 

The Interior Ministry stressed the importance of everyone's commitment to to adhering to the precautionary measures.