According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 3,402 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Wednesday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 194,225 cases, including 59,767 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 2,272 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 1,994 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 132,760 cases, all praise is due to Allah.
“About 35% of the new reported cases are females, and 65% are males. Only 4% of the reported cases are older persons, 10% are children, and 86% are adults,” MOH stated.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 401 in Riyadh, 283 in Dammam, 229 in Hofuf, 198 in Makkah, 173 in Qatif, 172 in Taif, 172 in Jeddah, 160 in Mubarraz, 154 in Madinah, 132 in Khamis Mushayt, 122 in Al-Khobar, 78 in Abha, 68 in Buraydah, 64 in Najran, 56 in Hail, 50 in Hafr Al-Batin , 44 in Unaizah, 43 in Dhahran, 40 in Jubail, 39 in Ahad Rufaida, 36 in Al-Kharj, 33 in Bisha, 31 in Ras Tanura, 30 in Abu Arish, 30 in Wadi Al-Dawasir, 29 in Muhayil Asir, 26 in Yanbu, 22 in Biqayq, 18 in Al-Rass, 18 in Dhurma, 18 in Sager, 17 in Baljurashi, 17 in Safwa, 14 in Al-Majardah, 12 in Sabya, 12 in Tabuk, 11 in Thurayban, 11 in Sarat Obadiah, 11 in Zulfi, 10 in Al-Nairiya, 10 in Khulais, 9 in Al-Oyoun, 9 in Al-Mithnab, 9 in Al-Quraia, 9 in Wethylan, 8 in Ranyah, 8 in Al-Namas, 8 in Rijal Almaa, 8 in Baish, 8 in Jazan, 8 in Rafha, 8 in Al-Sulayyil, 8 in Tamir, 7 in Al-Bukayriyah, 7 in Al-Khafji, 6 in Al-Baha, 5 in Mahd Al-Dhahab, 5 in Al-Asiyah, 5 in Al-Madhah, 5 in Al-Batha, 5 in Samtah, 5 in Al-Lith, 5 in Al-Kamel, 4 in Al-Aqiq, 4 in Oyoun Al-Jawa, 4 in Riyadh Al-Khubara, 4 in Al-Khurma, 4 in Tanuma, 4 in Al-Darb, 4 in Ahad Al-Masarihah, 4 in Sharurah, 4 in Hotat Sudair, 4 in Ruwaidah Al-Ardh, 3 in Khayber, 3 in Al-Badaye, 3 in Al-Mahani, 3 in Taraba, 3 in Wadi Bin Hashbal, 3 in Al-Eidabi, 3 in Yidma, 3 in Hotat Bani Tamim,3 in Marat, 3 in Thadiq, 2 in Al-Jafr, 2 in Al-Qura, 2 in Al-Hanakiyah, 2 in Al-Nabhaniyah, 2 in Dharyah, 2 in Al-Muzaylif, 2 in Al-Moya, 2 in Dhulam, 2 in Qeya, 2 in Umm Al-Doom, 2 in Al-Harth, 2 in Al-Tuwal, 2 in Rabigh, 2 in Arar, 2 in Huraymala, 2 in Rafaye Al-Jemsh, 2 in Shaqra, in addition to one case in each of Al-Makhwah, Al-Mandaq, Qalwa, Sakaka, Al-Ula, Al-Qunfudhah, Namira, Al-Sahn, Al-Barak, Bariq, Balsamer, Dhahran Al Janoub, Sabt Al Alaya, Saihat, Al-Qaisumah, Al-Ghazala, Al-Shamli, Al-Shannan, Al-Salami, Al Aridha, Badr Al Janoub, Thar, Turaif, Al Dalam, and Al-Dawadmi. Moreover, 49 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 1,698.
Regarding the lab tests in the Kingdom, 35,173 new lab tests have been performed; bringing the total tests to date to 1,674,487.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 10,487,022, of which 5,366,332 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 511,546.
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.