Saudi Health Ministry Says No Evidence Hot Weather Will Curb Pandemic

Deserted streets in Saudi Arabia amid a curfew imposed by authorities over the coronvirus. (SPA)
Deserted streets in Saudi Arabia amid a curfew imposed by authorities over the coronvirus. (SPA)
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Saudi Health Ministry Says No Evidence Hot Weather Will Curb Pandemic

Deserted streets in Saudi Arabia amid a curfew imposed by authorities over the coronvirus. (SPA)
Deserted streets in Saudi Arabia amid a curfew imposed by authorities over the coronvirus. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Tuesday 435 new cases of the novel coronavirus.

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said the latest figures bring the Kingdom’s total to 5,369, including 4,407 active cases, the majority of which are in stable condition. Sixty-two are in intensive care.

A total of 889 patients have recovered and eight have died, raising the fatalities to 73, the majority of whom had already suffered from chronic health problems, he told a press briefing.

Moreover, Abdelali stressed there was no evidence to indicate that the hot summer weather would curb the spread of the coronavirus, urging against believing rumors related to the virus.

On the whether the curfew will be lifted, he said it was too soon to talk about the issue.



Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed developments in Syria at a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

This came during al-Sudani's visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said.

Sudani emphasized "Iraq's keenness on the unity of Syria, non-interference in internal affairs, and respect for the free will of the Syrians."

The two sides also reviewed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.