Saudi Arabia directed all international flights have been suspended due to the coronavirus threat, Saudia recently reported 24 new cases of the deadly virus.

The kingdom will start suspending flights from Sunday, state news agency SPA reported. The newly reported cases of the coronavirus include 14 Egyptians. During the two-week period, only flights with exceptional cases will be allowed in.

It will be considered as an official holiday for residents who cannot come back during this period. These new cases bring the total of coronavirus cases in the kingdom to 86.

Precautionary Health Measures |

- @MOISaudiArabia: The Kingdom’s government decided to suspend international flights for two weeks [Starting from Sunday March 15th] as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of #CoronaVirus

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) March 14, 2020