The Mayor of Abu Salim Municipality, Abd Arahman Al-Hamdi, as Chairman of the Emergency Crisis Committee, has formed a subsidiary medical advisory committee for the Crisis and Emergency Team, consisting of seven members.

The committee will be tasked with following up with the epidemiological situation regarding the Coronavirus.

It is expected that the new committee will coordinate with the Health Operations Room and the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), passing on its recommendations and proposals to the Crisis team, in coordination with the Operation Rooms, to develop emergency plans in the event of any sudden changes, along with keeping citizens informed and educated on the subject of protecting themselves during the pandemic.

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