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14 March 2020

MOH: Self-Quarantined Workers Coming from Abroad Are on Sick Leave
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that all workers who, as of March 13, 2020, entered the Kingdom, shall stay at home, and keep self-quarantined ...

13 March 2020

MOH Advises to Avoid Public Gatherings
The Ministry of Health (MOH) advised all community members to avoid gathering, as the risk of the novel coronavirus increases in crowded and closed areas. Through an Infographic published on its twitter page, MOH indicated that avoiding gatherings will help to curb the spread of the virus ...

12 March 2020

MOH Advises to Avoid Gathering of More than 50 Persons
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has underlined the importance of refraining from organizing official or social events of more than 50 persons, as well as avoiding hand shaking, which is one of the main causes of infection transmission ...

12 March 2020

Global Center for Mass Gathering Medicine Deploys ‘Salem Tool’ in COVID-19 Fight
The MOH’s Global Center for Mass Gathering Medicine (GCMGM) has introduced a new tool, dubbed ‘Salem Tool’, for assessment of health risks in gatherings and public places, as well as putting forth recommendations for promoting health safety, and prevention of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

12 March 2020

Precautionary Measures Will Continue in Full, COVID-19 Follow-up Committee Stresses
On Thursday afternoon, the COVID-19 Follow-up Committee held its 22nd meeting. Chaired by the Minister of Health, Dr. Tawfik bin Fawzan al-Rabiah, the meeting was attended by the committee members, who represent the relevant government agencies ...