11 Indian nationals die due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

The embassy of India in Saudi Arabia urged the Indian community to remain calm and avoid spreading of rumors amid the COVID-19 crisis. Several measures on the supply of food, medicines and other emergency assistance to Indians in need are being provided across the Kingdom.

Riyadh:As many as eleven Indian nationals have died due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

"As per information available with the Embassy as of April 22, 11 Indian nationals (four in Madinah, three in Makkah, two in Jeddah, one in Riyadh and one in Dammam) have passed away due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia," the embassy of India in Saudi Arabia said in a press release on Wednesday.

It urged the Indian community to remain calm and avoid spreading of rumors amid the COVID-19 crisis.

"The embassy also reiterates the need for the community to remain calm and avoid spreading of rumours that may create panic. It is important that social media is not used to disseminate false messages and spread hatred along communal lines that can vitiate the atmosphere," the embassy said.

"As stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, COVID-19 does not see race, religion, color, caste, creed, language or borders before striking, and our response and conduct should attach primacy to unity and brotherhood," it said.

Moreover, several measures on the supply of food, medicines and other emergency assistance to Indians in need are being implemented across the Kingdom.

Earlier, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ausaf Sayeed on April 22 had interacted with Indian community volunteers from the smaller towns all across the Kingdom to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 situation and evaluate the implementation of various measures to ensure the welfare of Indian nationals.

(ANI)