A citizen in Saudi Arabia has died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after he contracted the virus through shaking his son’s hand.
The Kingdom’s Health Ministry once again warned its residents to observe social distancing and not go too close with anyone else.
According to the ministry, the citizen who succumbed to the disease also infected his mother and 16 other members of the family.
“When visiting parents, leave distance between you and them, don’t kiss them, and wear a mask. Don’t boycott them but do not come too close,” said Health Minister Tawfiq Al Rabiah in a tweet.
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