Coronavirus Pandemic: Saudi Arabia Bans Exports Of Medicines, Medical Equipment

By Moses Godonu

Saudi Arabia has decided to ban the exports of medicines and medical equipment over the outbreak of coronavirus.

The country has so far confirmed 274 cases of COVID-19 with no fatalities. Six people have already recovered.

A Saudi base Television on Friday reported this citing the national customs service.

To fight against the spread of the deadly virus, the kingdom has already taken some measures, including travel restrictions, suspension of international flights, and free distribution of hand sanitisers.

It could be recall that the virus broke out in Wuhan the capital of Hubei province, People’s Republic of China in December 2019; and declared pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organisation.

Report has shown that more than 240,000 people have been infected with the deadly virus worldwide, with over 9,800 fatalities.