Thursday, 4 March, 2021 - 12:15
A picture taken in April 2020 during an imposed curfew in Saudi Arabia (Photo: Bashir Saleh) Riyadh- Asharq Al-Awsat
The lockdown imposed during the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to raising health awareness and a sense of social responsibility among Saudi family members, according to a recent study.
The study, conducted by Saudi Arabia s Family Affairs Council (FAC), said the lockdown also helped enhance relationships and means of communication among family members.
The study was aimed at learning about the health, social and economic repercussions of the pandemic on families.
It indicated the success of the kingdom’s experience in raising awareness through media platforms and messages sent in this regard, prompting all public and private sector companies to interact and volunteer in spreading awareness messages about the pandemic.