According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 3,393 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Saturday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 161,005 cases, including 54,523 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 2,045 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 4,045 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 105,175 cases, all praise is due to Allah.
“About 34% of the new reported cases are females, and 66% are males. Only 5% of the reported cases are older persons, 9% are children, and 86% are adults,” MOH stated.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 438 in Riyadh, 388 in Jeddah, 345 in Dammam, 269 in Makkah, 217 in Qatif, 183 in Hofuf, 169 in Madinah, 150 in Khamis Mushayt, 121 in Taif, 79 in Abha, 77 in Hail, 65 in Hafr Al-Batin, 56 in Dhahran, 56 in Safwa, 53 in Buraydah, 52 in Jubail, 49 in Al-Khobar, 43 in Al-Mubarraz, 42 in Wadi Al-Dawasir, 31 in Yanbu, 29 in Al Namas, 27 in Tabuk, 26 in Muhayil Asir, 25 in Bisha, 25 in Biqayq, 25 in Najran, 21 in Unaizah, 20 in Sharurah, 16 in Ras Tanura, 12 in Al-Russ, 11 in Al-Jafr, 11 in Ahad Rufaida, 11 in Al-Khafji, 11 in Jazan, 10 in Samtah, 8 in Tathleeth, 8 in Khulais, 8 in Al-Kharj, 8 in Ruwaidah Al-Arid, 7 in Al-Majardah, 7 in Al-Bashayer, 7 in Sajer, 6 in Al-Bukayriyah, 6 in Balsamer, 6 in Al-Nuairiyah, 5 in Al-Oyoun, 5 in Al-Nabhaniyah, 5 in Oyoun Al-Jawa, 5 in Al-Harajah, 5 in Sarat Ubaida, 5 in Al-Olaya village, 4 in Al-Khurma, 4 in Tanumah, 4 in Al-Ghazala, 4 in Al-Eidabi, 4 in Baish, 3 in Al-Mandaq, 3 in Sakaka, 3 in Al-Hanakiyah, 3 in Al-Asiyah, 3 in Riyadh Al-Khubara, 3 in Sabt Al-Alaya, 3 in Salwa, 3 in Al-Shannan, 3 in Habouna, 3 in Arar, 2 in Al-Aqiq, 2 in Al-Baha, 2 in Al-Qura, 2 in Khayber, 2 in Mahd Al-Dhahab, 2 in Al-Badaye, 2 in Al-Muzaylif, 2 in Al-Qunfudhah, 2 in Al-Sahn, 2 in Qeya, 2 in Rania, 2 in Taraba, 2 in Umm Al-Dum, 2 in Al-Madhah, 2 in Al-Qahmah, 2 in Dhahran Al-Janoub, 2 in Al-Batha, 2 in Mulaijah, 2 in Al-Hait, 2 in Mawqaq, 2 in Al-Aridha, 2 in Al-Tuwal, 2 in Sabya, 2 in Al-Kamil, 2 in Thar, 2 in Al-Dilam, 2 in Al-Majma’ah, 2 in Tamir, 2 in Wethylan, in addition to one case in each of Qilwah, Wadi Al-Fare, Al-Ola, Al-Qwarah, Dharyah, Al-Qurayyat, Dhulam, Saihat, Abu Arish, Fayfa, Rabigh, Khabash, Yidma, Turaif, Marat, Rafaye Al-Jamsh, Ramah, Shaqra, Thadiq, Al-Wajh, and Umluj. Moreover, 40 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 1,307. Regarding the lab tests in the Kingdom, 33,614 new lab tests have been performed; bringing the total tests to date to 1,380,255.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 8,969,827 cases, of which 4,443,409 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 468,567.
Besides, MOH has called all people to keen to frequently wash their hands with water and soap, as it is the major shield against coronavirus, and to wear medical or cloth face masks, or any mouth-nose covers, except those who are alone in a closed area.
MOH reiterated that anyone, who has symptoms or wants an assessment, can use the self-assessment service on «Mawid» app. Those, who have questions, can also inquire or seek advice by calling the 937-Service Center, available 24/7. The Center is now made closer to everyone than ever. The public can also benefit from its interactive services through WhatsApp app. on the number 920005937. They can have access to health information and updates on COVID-19. The service also provides users with information on blood donation and primary health care centers (PHCs). Besides, it enables them to reserve appointments.