The Saudi embassy in Turkeyurged Saudi citizens to postpone their unnecessary travel plans toTurkey in the wake of reports about growing number of novel Coronaviruscases in the country.
It also called on the Turkish authorities to takenecessary precautionary measures with regard to passengers, especially thosecoming from regions hit by the epidemic.
"The embassy wishes that those Saudis who are present inTurkey would take precautionary measures and stay away from crowded places andfollow the regulations announced by the Ministry of Health to preventthe spread of the disease.
"The citizens are urged to follow the warnings issued by theembassy through various officials channels and not hesitate to contact with theembassy or consulate seeking assistance if it is needed," the embassy said in astatement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.