Saudi Arabia limits social gatherings, closes restaurants
Published 04 Feb,2021 via The Nation - Saudi Arabia is closing restaurants and entertainment venues, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, in a bid to limit social gatherings amid rising coronavirus infection rates.
In-door entertainment venues, cinemas, gyms and sports centres will be closed for 10 days.
The ministry also banned dining in restaurants, which will only operate for takeaway orders.
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