New lifestyle in Saudi Arabia on first day since lockdown lifted
Published 22 Jun,2020 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - Ninety-five days after partial and total lockdowns were imposed in Saudi Arabia and after most activities were halted, people returned to a new normal on Sunday as most coronavirus restrictions were removed.
In place, however, were numerous precautions aimed at stemming the spread of the disease, which still remains a threat in the Kingdom and world.
At 6 am on Sunday, Saudi Arabia implemented the third phase of its plan to return to normal. It lifted curfew throughout the country and allowed the resumption of all economic, commercial and sports activities, while 75 percent of public employees returned to their offices.
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