Health Ministry announces verification of two suspected cases of coronavirus

SANAA, March 22 (YPA) – The Health Ministry announced on Sunday night laboratory verification of two suspected cases of coronavirus.

The Speaker of the Preparation Committee said that the procedures our country take are precautionary procedures which aims to keep our country free from coronavirus.

The National Center for Public Health Laboratories conducted two tests today on two suspected cases of coronavirus, and the results were free of infection, he declared.

He also added that the two cases of Yemeni citizens, one from Ibb province was coming from Saudi Arabia and the another from Marib province.

On Saturday, the Health Minister confirmed that Yemen is free of coronavirus so far.

The Minister held the coalition responsible for any spread of the virus due to the opening of land and air crossings for travelers.