The ministry also urged people to wear medical masks when going out during such storms to avoid allergies.

Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah ordered all health directorates in the provinces to take necessary steps to ensure people’s health during this period.

The instructions issued by the General Administration for Media and Health Awareness at the ministry also asked people to check weather forecasts of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment. It also urged people to keep their windows and doors shut and to regularly clean houses, especially bedrooms and sheets.