Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew

Saudi Arabia imposed on Monday a 24-hour curfew in the capital Riyadh and several cities effective immediately. Until further notice, as a precautionary measure against coronavirus spread, state news agency (SPA) reported.

The cities are Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, Al-Hofuf, Jeddah, Taif, Al-Qatif, Al-Khobar. Entry and exit between towns are still under the ban. Residents are allowed to leave their houses only for essential needs inside their residential area, and between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. only, SPA added.