The Saudi Health Ministry said on Saturday that there have been no new cases of food poisoning in the Kingdom in the last five days. So far, there have been 75 cases, with 69 Saudis and six residents affected.
Out of these, 50 cases were diagnosed as being caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Forty-three have recovered and have been discharged from hospital, while 11 are in regular wards and 20 are receiving intensive care. One person has died.
The Ministry stated that all cases are linked to one food poisoning source. They stressed the efforts of government agencies in controlling the outbreak and providing ongoing care.
They also emphasized the importance of getting information from official sources and not spreading rumors. They reassured the public that authorities are taking immediate steps to prevent further cases.
The affected individuals are receiving top medical care, showing the government's commitment to protecting everyone’s health, asserted the ministry.
