In his address to the nation on Saturday in the wake of recording the first case of coronavirus infection on Friday in Hadramout governorate he said " We do highly appreciate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for contributing to the humanitarian actions with $500 million and $25 million to support the government's efforts to combat coronavirus".

Ma'een wen to saying " but challenges facing health sector and its poor capacities need greater efforts and unlimited support to make it functioning reasonably".

The Prime Minister highlighted the need for a united health policy in the country to control the lethal virus.

He said " Following the detection of the first case of infection we do hope that it will be dealt positively with cease-fire initiative and it is necessary to have a united health policy to manage the virus".