Starting February 3, Saudi Arabia Will Prohibit Entry To Foreigners From 20 Countries To Prevent COVID-19

JAKARTA - The government of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, February 2, banned entry to the kingdom for foreign nationals from 20 countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the National News Agency reported.

As reported by Antara, Wednesday, February 3, the policy did not apply to diplomats, citizens of Saudi Arabia, medical personnel and their families.

The temporary ban took effect on February 3.

The countries affected by this policy are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, the United States, Britain, South Africa, France, Egypt, Lebanon, India and Pakistan.