Saudi Arabia Reports 110 New Virus Cases, 50 Recoveries

Saudi security forces on the streets to enforce curfew in Jeddah. (SPA)
Saudi security forces on the streets to enforce curfew in Jeddah. (SPA)
TT
20

Saudi Arabia Reports 110 New Virus Cases, 50 Recoveries

Saudi security forces on the streets to enforce curfew in Jeddah. (SPA)
Saudi security forces on the streets to enforce curfew in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Tuesday 110 new cases of the coronavirus, taking the Kingdom’s total to 1,563.

Health Ministry spokesman Mohammed Abdelali said 108 of the new cases contracted the virus after coming in contact with other patients. The other two were related to travel abroad.

Two patients died in Madinah, raising the total to 10, he added.

The majority of patients are in stable condition, except for 31, he stated.

The Kingdom also reported 50 recoveries from the virus, taking the count to 165.

Abdelali urged the people to remain at home, respect the curfew and social distancing, take care of their personal hygiene and regularly wash their hands.



Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Territory

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
TT
20

Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Territory

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting several areas in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Mohammed Al-Issa, condemned Israel’s brutal approach in violating international laws and destabilizing security and stability in Syria and the region.

He called on the international community to take immediate and firm action against these serious violations.

He also emphasized unwavering solidarity with Syria and its people against anything that threatens its security, stability, territorial sovereignty, and unity.