Saudi Arabia bans shisha over coronavirus fears

Saudi Arabia bans shisha over coronavirus fears

Cairo: Saudi specialists have prohibited bistros and eateries in the realm from serving shisha and tobacco to forestall the spread of the novel coronavirus, Saudi media.

Nearby experts in a few Saudi urban areas, including the capital Riyadh, have reported the impermanent boycott as a component of careful steps against the infection, news gateway Ajel said. 

Groups from regions will make field investigations to guarantee the severe consistence with the boycott, as per the report. 

Saudi Health Minister Tawfik Al Rabih hailed the boycott. "Tobacco and the shisha can cause disease transmission as they change hands," the authority said. 

Fifteen affirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in Saudi Arabia, which has made a string of preventive strides against the infection, remembering a transitory boycott for the Umrah trips, conclusion of instructive organizations and suspension of flights to various coronavirus-hit nations.