Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of entry and exit to and from the city of Jeddah, as well as the introduction of a curfew date until 3 pm.

An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated that, in implementation of the additional precautions, to limit the spread of the new Corona virus, it was decided the following:

First: The date of the curfew in the governorate of Jeddah has been submitted to be from three o'clock in the evening on Sunday, 5 Sha'ban 1441 AH corresponding to March 29, 2020 AD, and for the period specified in the Royal Order issued on 27 Rajab 1441 AH.

Second: Suspending entry and exit from Jeddah Governorate.

Third: The application of the suspension decision starts from three o'clock in the evening on Sunday 5 Sha'ban 1441 AH until the end of the curfew period specified in the royal order issued on Monday 27 Rajab 1441 AH.

Fourth: The decision to suspend does not include the groups who are excluded from the curfew decision, bearing in mind that the exception is in the narrowest scope and according to the procedures and controls set by the concerned authority.

The source also stressed that the continued cooperation of all citizens and residents in implementing precautionary measures will have the greatest impact on the success of the measures taken, and enabling the competent health authorities to provide the best medical care, to prevent the spread of the virus and eliminate it, to ensure the safety of all.