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Coronavirus: Saudi private sector staff told to work from home for 15 days

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SaudiArabia announced on Wednesday new rules for private sector businesses to tacklethe coronavirus pandemic, in an update to the "remote-work"guideline issued on Monday.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development instructed privatesector establishments to suspend work for 15 days, and instead activate remotework procedures, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The measures also include reducing the number of employees in offices toessential staff immediately for the smooth conduct of work and the availabilityof supply chains, while ensuring they abide by the precautionary measures setby Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health.

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