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 Leadership, MWL Offer Condolences over Death of Pope Francis

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership, MWL Offer Condolences over Death of Pope Francis

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Monday cables of condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died on Monday. He was 88.

Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to hospital on February 14 for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia. He spent 38 days there, the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa offered his condolences to the Vatican and Catholics over the pope’s death.

He spoke of his “great friendship” with Pope Francis and “the impact it had on cooperation between the MWL and Vatican in serving common goals.”

In a post on the X platform, Al-Issa praised Pope Francis’ “wisdom, just stances and positive contributions, especially towards the Muslim world and its causes.”

He highlighted his “strong and honorable position towards Palestinian rights and his condemnation of the barbaric crimes in Gaza.”