RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered coronavirus treatment to be available for anyone in need of medical care, including people who have overstayed their visa in the Kingdom, Health Minister Tawfig al-Rabiah said on Monday.
Al-Rabiah urged all of those showing symptoms not to hesitate in going to a hospital, whether private or public, to get tested and receive the proper care under King Salman’s new order. This includes visa violators who should not legally be in the country.
He emphasized the need to follow all precautionary measures to avoid contracting the virus.
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Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Relinquishes Royal Title
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Saudi Aramco Storage Facility Targeted By Houthi Attack, Causing Fire
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U.S. Approves Potential Sale Of Rocket Launchers To Bahrain – Pentagon
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Pakistan Sends Emergency Aid To Ukraine
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Seven Russian Banks Removed From SWIFT
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