Referring to the announcement issued by the Ministry of Interior today, Sunday 13/7/1441 AH, which included temporarily suspending work in all government departments and private institutions in the Qatif Governorate, in precautionary measures to prevent the possibility of transmission of the Coronavirus infection. An exception applied to the basic facilities to provide the necessary security and supply services. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority would like to inform the public that, after coordination with His Excellency the Minister of Health, Chairman of the Committee concerned with the Follow-up of the Health Status of Coronavirus in the Kingdom, branches of banks in the Qatif Governorate will continue to operate according to the usual working hours, with an emphasis on taking the necessary health precautions