Baku 11° C
Saudi Arabia limits entry amid coronavirus threat
Other countries
- 07 March, 2020
- 06:28
Saudi Arabia is temporarily stopping entry into the Kingdom from countries with confirmed coronavirus cases, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.
The number of infected persons in the Kingdom has reached five.
"Anyone who wishes to enter Saudi Arabia from any country where the risk of the spread of COVID-19 is high must submit a laboratory test certificate proving that he or she is free of infection with the new coronavirus," a Kingdom official said.
The country is also toughening the rules on entry from UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Only three airports will serve arrivals from these directions.
Earlier, the Kingdom stopped issuing visas to Azerbaijani citizens.
Author
Latest News
18:32
Shahbazov: Interconnectors will help link Azerbaijan with Middle East
Energy18:22
Chinese FM urges Israel to ensure safety of Chinese personnel, institutions
Other countries18:18
SOCAR department earned over $14M from non‑oil exports in January
Energy18:09
AzerGold exports $19.3M in January
Industry18:07
Aramco explores oil exports via Red Sea to avoid Hormuz
Energy18:03
Parviz Shahbazov: Investments in Southern Gas Corridor paying off
Energy18:00
Jørgensen: Azerbaijan shows strong potential in renewable energy
Energy17:57
EBRD calls Azerbaijan bridge between two continents in energy sector
Finance17:56