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As fear of the deadly coronavirus intensifies globally, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health addressed concerns over receiving parcels from China.
The ministry said there is no risk in dealing with shipments and postal parcels coming from China and other countries where COVID-19 suspected to have spread, Saudi Gazette quoted Saudi Press Agency reports.
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The Ministry of Health said in a statement that the virus does not spread via goods coming in from cornovirus-hit countries like China.
However, the ministry urged residents to follow protective health habits like washing hands frequently, using paper tissues when sneezing or coughing, and avoiding contact with those displaying symptoms of respiratory diseases, to avoid infections.
Stressing that public should seek information only from official sources, the ministry asked people to dial toll free number 937 of the Health Center in case of any suspected cases.
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