Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia puts 24-hour lockdow in Damam

The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia has imposed the curfew in Damam for 24 hours.

According to the details, the Saudi authorities has put the lockdown in the capital of the Kingdom’s Eastern Province for a day.

The sources said that authorities have completely banned the entry to or exit from the city, whereas the movement for shipping and transporting goods is allowed.

The ministry has lifted the lockdown Al Atheer district of Damam, which was applied on April 15, the residents of the district will be allowed to go out to purchase their essential wants from 9am to 5pm.

Saudi govt imposes curfew in major cities to combat COVID-19

Earlier, Saudi Arabia has announced to tightening curfew imposed in the kingdom to comprehend the spread of the novel coronavirus.

According to the Saudi state Press agency, the authorities have to bar entry or exit from Riyadh, Mecca, and Medina as well as movement between all provinces starting on Wednesday.