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Curfew imposed in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, Taif and Qatif governorates

A picture taken on July 28, 2017 shows a general view of a cars driving down a street in the Saudi city of Taif. (File/AFP)
A picture taken on July 28, 2017 shows a general view of a cars driving down a street in the Saudi city of Taif. (File/AFP)
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03 Apr 2020 03:04:44 GMT9
03 Apr 2020 03:04:44 GMT9
  • An exception will be made to services and activities previously announced by the ministry
  • Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday five deaths from coronavirus and said that 165 new cases have been detected

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DUBAI: A curfew in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, Taif and Qatif will start on Friday 3p.m. until further notice, state news agency SPA reported, citing Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior.

An exception will be made to services and activities previously announced by the ministry. The decision is part of the country’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday five deaths from coronavirus and said that 165 new cases have been detected. Of the new cases, 48 were detected in Makkah and 46 in Madinah.

The interior ministry implemented a 24-hour curfew in the two holy cities on Thursday to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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