President Mahdi al-Mashat urges government to take precautions to prevent entry of coronavirus

SANAA, March 20 (YPA) – President of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi Al-Mashat  on Friday directed the National Salvation Government headed by Dr. Abdulaziz bin Habtoor, to quickly take the necessary precautions to prevent the entry and spread of the coronavirus.

The directives of the President included the start of the examination procedures and equip the quarantine places for the arrivals and provide them with the necessary means to receive the Yemeni citizens who came from outside Yemen.

He  appreciated the efforts made by the concerned authorities, especially the ministries of health, interior, transport, finance which are working continuously to ensure the protection of the country and citizens from the pandemic of the Corona epidemic, which our country is still free from.

The President called on the Yemeni people to adhere to the rules and instructions of health safety to limit gatherings and public meetings and all that could lead to the spread of this epidemic.

He held the Saudi-led coalition fully responsible for the repercussions of the continued blockade, and any possible infiltration of coronavirus into our country through the southern region of the country .

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