Saudi Cinemas Will Close To Limit The Spread Of Coronavirus

All cinemas in Saudi will close on Thursday until further notice, to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The news was announced on Wednesday on the Saudi Press Agency and follows similar preventative moves, such as school closures and limiting movement.

VOX Cinemas affirmed the move, announcing the closure will start on Thursday as a precautionary measure

The Kingdown announced its first recovery of the deadly virus on Wednesday, along with an additional 24 new infections, bringing the total number of infections to 45.

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Saudi authorities are working hard to ensure the safety of citizens

Ministry of Health announces recovery of first case of those infected with Coronavirus and the registration of 24 new infections.https://t.co/iuhYTL6Tik#SPAGOV

— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) March 11, 2020

Saudi announced it is limiting movement to curb the spread of the virus

Official source at Ministry of Interior: Kingdom’s government decides to temporarily suspend travel of citizens and expatriates, suspend flights to number of countries.https://t.co/1NBdyiv8Ut#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/4mQSrtxiAO

— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) March 12, 2020

It’s the small things that’ll beat COVID-19. Wash your hands, folks!

Hand washing is your best defense #prevention_from_COVID19#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/g7oGTRLctJ

— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) March 9, 2020