COVID-19: Saudi Arabia eases travel restrictions, allows people with 'valid visas'

Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension of International flights starting from September 16, county’s interior minister said.  In dition, all restrictions on air, land and sea transportation for Saudi citizens would be ended next year “after January 1”. Saudi Arabia, which reported 325,651 cases and 4,268 fatalities till w has successfully mand to curb spre of COVID-19. 

In a statement published by official Saudi Press ncy, ministry explained that new rules would permit all gulf and n-Saudi residents to enter country. However, y all need to have valid residency permits and visas and should t be infected by coronavirus infection.

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Exceptional category allowed movement

In dition to that, starting September 15, people in 'exceptional categories' would also be allowed to enter and exit from kingdom. category includes all essential health care workers government and military employees, embassy workers, students and people requiring medical treatment. Separately, Saudi Arabia relaxed restrictions on movement taken to contain disease by allowing  government employees to return to work from August 30. 

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that flexible working hours and work from home for up to 25 per cent of workers will continue. An official at ministry reportedly said that decision was taken after reviewing health reports and data of country’s cities and goverrates.

To ensure safety of all employees returning to work soon, ministry ded that people should follow measures and health guidelines during working hours. decision excludes groups most at risk of infection. employees at high-risk would be allowed to work remotely. Saudi Arabia closed workplaces and offices in most government and private sectors during early spre of virus.

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Im credits: PTI