Bahrain has stopped issuing new work permits temporarily to those from 'red list' countries.
Making the announcement, the country's Labour Market Regulatory Authority said the decision will only apply to those outside the kingdom and will not impact work permit renewals.
The country suspended travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Vietnam indefinitely in response to the rising number of COVID-19 infections and deaths.


Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon
Death toll of Bosnian retirement home fire rises to 12
Voting ends in first phase of election in India's Bihar
Britain's Prince William calls for optimism on environment at EarthShot Prize event
Afghanistan and Pakistan return to Istanbul for more peace talks