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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Government Saudi Arabia will enforce the policy emergency shutdown nationwide during the Eid holiday to prevent spread coronavirus.
The Home Office made the decision on Tuesday (5/12) when the amount of exposure to the virus increased. Arabia is currently the country with the largest Covid-19 case in the Gulf region.
Quoted from a ministry statement released by the Saudi news agency, emergency shutdown In its entirety it will enter into force in the country from May 23 to 27 to coincide with the day of the Eid celebration.
The blockade of the territory has been carried out in many places, but last month the government relaxed the restrictions from 9 a.m. at 5 p.m.
Shopping malls and stores have reopened, except in certain places, including Mecca, which is a high-end area, despite strict local blockades.
Other Saudi efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus are closing cinemas and restaurants and stopping flights.
The Health Ministry said the number of Covid-19 deaths rose to 264 from a total of 42,925 cases, while 15,257 people had recovered.
Saudi Arabia had previously halted its Umrah activities for fear of spreading disease in the holy city of Mecca.
Authorities have yet to announce Hajj’s activities this year, which are scheduled for the end of July. However, Muslims in the world are expected to temporarily delay pilgrimage preparation.
Last year, at least 2.5 million Muslims visited Arabia to lead the fifth pillar of Islam.
Raja Salman warned of the complicated situation that will be faced as a result of this pandemic, because in addition to the health and safety problems of citizens, there is also the problem of falling oil prices and the economy. (AFP / dea)
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