RIYADH – The Organization for Islamic Conference (OIC) Health Ministers reviewed the latest developments on the status of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the OIC member countries. Through video conferencing, the ministers discussed the measures adopted to prevent the spread of the virus in their respective countries, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said Saturday. This video conferencing was held in the presence of OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen. The ministers valued the great efforts being exerted by the health personnel in member countries and their contribution to preventing the spread of the virus. They urged the citizens and expatriates in the member countries to implement the precautionary measures and avoid public gatherings. They stressed the importance of seeking information only from official sources and not to heed to rumors. They agreed to hold fortnightly meetings at the level of undersecretaries of health ministries for the purpose of continuous follow up of the latest developments, coordination on joint decisions and exchange of data via the International Health Regulations Office.