The scare of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has pushed Saudi Arabia to halt all international flights for travelers for a week.
This comes after the reported emergence of a new strain of COVID-19 in European countries, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said some flights will be allowed in exceptional circumstances, but anyone who came from European countries and other high risk countries are required to quarantine for two weeks. It also comes with a COVID-19 test every five days.
All travelers who returned to the Gulf state within the last three months must also undergo a swab test.
The travel restriction is deemed to also affect the movement of goods and commodities to the kingdom.
