![epa08311872 People wear protective face masks as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19, in Sanaa, Yemen, 21 March 2020. Yemen is taking precautionary measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus which causes the Covid-19 disease. Yemen has no confirmed cases of the coronavirus. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/V34OHUDO3QFDDNZP4WB4QC5PSY.jpg?smart=true&auth=362872b6294c727e0384007cd2e60507b6215e1e9f8906163bba4659bae03d36&width=400&height=225)
Yemen has confirmed six cases of coronavirus. One person has recovered, while two have died. EPA
Yemen has confirmed six cases of coronavirus. One person has recovered, while two have died. EPA
Hundreds of prisoners in Yemen freed amid coronavirus pandemic
470 inmates were freed from detention centres under government control
Ali Mahmood
01 April, 2020