The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced based on the recommendation of health authorities of the Kingdom in an effort to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the country and to preserve the health and safety of citizens and expatriates, As per the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report, The following was decided

1. Isolating Al Atheer district in Dammam city, No movements, All entries and exits are banned in the district, and Complete 24 hours curfew starting Today until further notice.

2. The people of the Al Atheer district are allowed leave their houses for the purchase of food and for medical care between 6 AM to 3 PM, Only within the isolation area.

3. All the authorized permitted activities will continue to work during the curfew time, in the Al Atheer district, within the narrowest scope and as per the procedures and controls decided by the related authority. 

- The Ministry highlighted that these measures were taken within the framework of the Saudi Arabia's efforts to preserve the public health by preventing the spread of the novel Coronavirus, which are subject to continuous evaluation with the related authorities.