Preventive advice about coronavirus on the screens of the Grand Mosque

The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Health, has published awareness advice about the new coronavirus on the screens spread in the Grand Mosque square,

The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Health, has published awareness advice about the new coronavirus on the screens spread in the Grand Mosque square, including the most important guidelines for preventing coronavirus infection.

In the context of the precautionary measures taken by Saudi Arabia to confront and respond to the Coronavirus, the General Presidency for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque decided to wash the floors four times daily to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, and 13,500 carpets are lifted daily from areas designated for prayer, for washing and sterilizing.

Saudi Arabia has also taken several other measures to combat the virus, including the suspension of Umrah and Tourism visa. 

The Saudi Ministry of Health has affirmed its keenness to implement the approved international standards and support the efforts of countries and international organizations, especially the World Health Organization, and these measures are subject to continuous evaluation by the competent authorities, the most important of which is suspension of entering the Kingdom for Umrah and visiting the Noble Mosque or Tourism.

It is noteworthy that the official spokesman of the Saudi Ministry of Health had denied what was reported about the discovery of a case of new coronavirus in Saudi Arabia.