Saudi, Oman halt international flights, close borders for a week over mutant Covid-19
Saudi Arabia and Oman halted international flights and closed their borders for a week over fears about the fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus.
State-run Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom may extend the suspension for another week depending on the nature of the virus spread. Oman halted passenger traffic through its air, land and sea ports for a week starting Tuesday, but freight services are exempt from the ban.
The UK has warned that the new virus strain is “out of control,” prompting countries including France and Germany to suspend travel from Britain. United Arab Emirates-based Air Arabia PJSC said on Monday it will halt flights from Morocco to the UK until further notice.
