Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has urged its residents to follow the instructions of government in order to help alleviate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Arab News reported.
According to the ministry’s spokesman, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly, people must do their part to help prevent the pandemic. He said they can do this by self-quarantine, limiting movements, staying home, and avoiding mass gatherings.
“We’re all partners, citizens and residents of this country. All the steps and precautions are in the interest of this country to protect ourselves from the outbreak of this virus,” Arab News quoted him as saying.
He added that other countries who have been late in taking action are now suffering from the rising number of cases for the disease.
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Saudi Arabia has cancelled many public activities, including the Umrah pilgrimage, as well as conducted check-ups and tests at its ports.
The Kingdom now has over 100 cases, with one recovery and one critical case.
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The spokesman urged the public to call 937 if they have symptoms of the disease.
