Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban on Turkey, India, Ethiopia, Vietnam

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Saudi passengers arrive to King Khaled International airport in the capital Riyadh on May 17, 2021. AFP
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  • The decision was based on the findings of the competent health authorities about the epidemiological situation in these countries
  • Earlier this month, the kingdom lifted measures intended to prevent the spread of the virus, such as the requirement to wear face masks indoors

Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus travel restrictions on Monday on its citizens travelling to Turkey, India, Ethiopia and Vietnam, state news agency SPA reported.

In a statement, the Saudi Interior Ministry said the decision was based on the findings of the competent health authorities about the epidemiological situation in these countries following the improvement in Covid-19 situation.

Earlier this month, the kingdom lifted measures intended to prevent the spread of the virus, such as the requirement to wear face masks indoors.

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