Riyadh, March 15, 2020, SPA -- The National Society for Human Rights praised the efforts made by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to combat the Novel Coronavirus, while calling for the necessity for all to abide by public health measures related to combating the virus. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, the President of the Society Dr. Muflih Bin Rabyan Al-Qahtani mentioned the preventive measures taken by the government and aimed to protecting people from this virus. He called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to the directives and recommendations issued by the official authorities and work to implement them accurately in order to preserve public safety and health. Dr. Muflih Al-Qahtani said, “The decisions and instructions issued by the authorities related to preventing meetings and holding events are exceptional and important decisions aimed at protecting the human being and his safety and health. --SPA 01:14 LOCAL TIME 22:14 GMT 0037 www.spa.gov.sa/w1288906