Dozens of U.S. Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia as Coronavirus Outbreak

Dozens of U.S. diplomats and their families are leaving Saudi Arabia this weekend amid a surge in new coronavirus cases, drawing into focus the kingdom’s struggle in containing the outbreak as it reopens its economy.

The diplomats will take a repatriation flight Saturday after the State Department last week approved the voluntary departure of nonemergency personnel, U.S. officials familiar with the plan said. More diplomats are expected to follow in the coming weeks, they added.

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