Saudi Arabia Reports 2,840 New Virus Cases

Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reports 2,840 New Virus Cases

Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Saturday 2,840 new coronavirus cases, taking the cumulative total to 51,980.

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said 10 new fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 302.

Addressing a daily press briefing on the outbreak, he said 1,797 more patients have recovered from the disease.

He stressed the need for people to avoid rumors about the pandemic and respect preventive measures.



Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday a telephone call from his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi.

They discussed fraternal relations between their countries and explored ways to boost collaboration in the military and defense fields.

They also reviewed the latest developments in the region and efforts exerted to achieve security and stability.