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Virus Cases Rise to 274 in Saudi Arabia

Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
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Virus Cases Rise to 274 in Saudi Arabia

Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo

The Saudi Health Ministry announced 36 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total in the Kingdom to 274.

Among the new cases, 17 people had arrived from abroad, including Morocco, Britain, Spain, Iran, Pakistan, Kuwait and Iraq. The rest were infected after coming into contact with people who have the COVID-19 disease.

According to the ministry, eight people have recovered, including two on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia cancelled on Thursday "Jeddah Season", a weeks-long entertainment and cultural festival in the Red Sea port city, as part of measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak, state television reported.

The event had been scheduled for June and July.

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Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

Ninth Saudi relief plane arrives in Syria. (SPA)
Ninth Saudi relief plane arrives in Syria. (SPA)
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Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

Ninth Saudi relief plane arrives in Syria. (SPA)
Ninth Saudi relief plane arrives in Syria. (SPA)

The ninth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived at Damascus International Airport in Syria on Saturday, delivering crucial food, shelter, and medical supplies.
This delivery is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to global humanitarian efforts, with KSrelief continuing to provide vital assistance to those affected by crises around the world.