Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Mar 23 (ANI): Saudi King Salman has announced nationwide dusk to dawn curfew beginning from Monday evening (local time) for 21 days in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Gulf country.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Mar 22 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday said the UAE National Media Council has decided to temporarily stop the distribution of all newspapers, magazines and marketing material with effect from March 24 to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): Health authorities in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Saturday announced high-alert in Visakhapatnam after a Visakhapatnam citizen, who had come to the town from Saudi Arabia was tested positive for Covid-19.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): A man who returned recently from Saudi Arabia has tested positive for COVID-19 in Visakhapatnam, said Andhra Pradesh Health Minister, Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas.
Kodagu (Karnataka) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): One more person has tested positive for coronavirus in Kodagu on Thursday, taking the tally of confirmed cases in the state to 15.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Mar 19 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has suspended the issuance of all types of labour permits, including for drivers and domestic workers, starting Thursday until further notice as part of the precautionary measure to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 18 (ANI): The first positive case for coronavirus has been reported in Kashmir-Khanyar, Srinagar, said Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Planning, Jammu and Kashmir.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Mar 18 (ANI): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said that it plans to convene a virtual meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to discuss the evolving situation of the novel coronavirus pandemic worldwide.
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], Mar 18 (ANI): A special Indigo flight airlifted 185 Indians from Jeddah, completing the process of evacuating pilgrims from the Middle Eastern country.
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], Mar 18 (ANI): Kyrgyzstan Health Ministry on Wednesday reported the first three cases of the novel coronavirus in the country, involving people with travel history to Saudi Arabia.
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): BJP lawmaker Suresh Prabhu has put himself under isolation at his residence for the next 14 days as a precautionary measure, even after testing negative from coronavirus following his return from Saudi Arabia.
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, and the two leaders discussed the global situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus.