RIYADH — Saudi Arabia suspended events in wedding halls, rest houses, event venues and in hotels, an official source in the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Friday, as part of efforts to the prevent the spread coronavirus in the Kingdom.

These precautionary measures were recommended by the health authorities in the Kingdom, to protect the health of citizens and residents and ensure their safety.

The Ministry of Interior called on everyone to commit to implementing the decision in order to protect the health of citizens and residents, and to commit to the necessary precautionary measures.

Earlier, The Ministry of Health advised the public to avoid holding official or social parties and events with more than 50 attendees. It also underlined the need to avoid handshakes, as it could be one of the most common causes of transmission of infection

On Wednesday, the General Authority for Audiovisual Media announced the suspension of film screenings in cinemas until further notice. — SPA