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.



Fourth Saudi Relief Aid Plane for Lebanese People Arrives in Beirut

The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)
The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)
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Fourth Saudi Relief Aid Plane for Lebanese People Arrives in Beirut

The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)
The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)

The fourth Saudi relief plane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived in Beirut on Wednesday carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

The assistance is an implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The fourth aid aircraft is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis.