The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people in Saudi Arabia and the world overall. In Saudi Arabia, like many other countries, the virus spread rapidly, leading to a wide range of consequences. The Saudi government implemented strict measures to contain the virus, including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing guidelines.

A few days ago, an interesting story came up, resurfacing the dialogue of the pandemic and how it affected our lives as a whole

Saudi man awakens from 4-year coma to pandemic-ravaged world

Faris Abu Batnin, a guy who’s been in a coma in for over 4 years, spoke about all the things that changed during it.

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تفاجأ بجائحة #كورونا وقيادة المرأة للسيارة..
فارس أبوبطنين.. مواطن سعودي يحكي تفاصيل غيابه عن الوعي لأكثر من 4 سنوات؛ بسبب حادث مروري#السعودية
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— العربية السعودية (@AlArabiya_KSA) July 5, 2023

The COVID-19 Aftermath Shocks Saudi Man After A 4-Year Coma

Faris was shocked by the news of Covid-19 hitting the world, and thanked Allah for his family and loved ones’ safety during such a difficult time. He added a thank you note to his wife, who was on top of their family duties during that time, taking care of him at the hospital, whilst working a full time job and raising their kids all on her own.

Faris was also amazed by many of the things that happened in Saudi within the past few years, such as the Saudi astronauts’ trip to space, Saudi females driving, and much more.