Saudi Arabia Reports 2,736 New Virus Cases

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali. SPA
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reports 2,736 New Virus Cases

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali. SPA
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali. SPA

Saudi Arabia recorded 2,736 new COVID-19 cases, raising the tally to 54,752, the Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said 2,056 people recovered, raising the number of recoveries to 25,722.

But Abdelali said 10 more died from the coronavirus, increasing the death toll to 312.

The spokesman told his daily press briefing on the pandemic that the Kingdom has been carrying out 15,000-18,000 PCR tests on a daily basis, saying Saudi Arabia intends to double that number.

He reiterated his call for avoiding large gatherings and respecting health standards, such as wearing masks when going out, social distancing and washing hands frequently.

However, he stressed the importance of staying at home.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Five Locations in Syria

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Five Locations in Syria

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes targeting five locations in Syria, which resulted in numerous civilian and military casualties.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, the Kingdom reiterated its “categorical rejection of the Israeli occupation authorities' attempts to threaten the security and stability of Syria and the region through their violations of international law.”
The Kingdom stressed the need for the international community, particularly the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, to assume their responsibilities by taking a firm stance against the ongoing Israeli violations.

Saudi Arabia also called for the implementation of international accountability mechanisms.