The Saudi Arabian aviation authority declared COVID-19 test mandatory for all passengers departing to foreign countries and issued a list of 29 accredited laboratories to issue PCR test certificates.
GACA stated in its circular sent to the airlines that the passengers (non-Saudis) will submit their negative PCR test reports from a verified laboratory abroad.
The newly-issued guidelines stated that the local administration will release notice to the citizens 24 to 48 hours prior to imposing a complete lockdown in COVID-19 hotspots.
The spokesperson of PIA said that the passengers travelling to Britain must keep a copy of online British Public Health Passenger Locator form and provide it to concerned staff after arriving at the airport.
Iran on Sunday urged its citizens to stick to guidelines and stay at home to stop the new coronavirus spreading, as it announced another 113 deaths from the outbreak.