Saudi Arabia has extended entry ban to the Kingdom for another week by air, land, and sea, amid new coronavirus variant fears.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Interior said the decision will exclude the movement of goods, commodities and supply chains.

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It will also allow the departure of non-citizens and entry for exceptional cases.

The ministry said it will continue assessing the situation and the ban might be extended for another week.

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