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Riyadh: The Saudi authorities today banned citizens and residents from travelling to China due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
The General Directorate of Passports announced the suspension of visits to China as part of preventive measures in Saudi Arabia.
It warned that travel regulations would be enforced on Saudi citizens who flout the measure and visit China.
Expatriates who visit China despite the ban will also be barred from re-entering Saudi Arabia, Al Riyadh reported.