Saudi Arabia bans entry from UAE, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Afghanistan

Ban goes into effect on July 4, will apply to anyone who has been in four countries within last 14 days.

CAIRO - Saudi Arabia will restrict travel to and entry from Ethiopia, UAE, Vietnam and Afghanistan over coronavirus concerns, the state news agency (WAS) reported on Saturday.

The ban goes into effect on July 4 and will apply to anyone who has been in those four countries within the last 14 days, it said. Saudi citizens returning before Sunday will be exempted.