Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine


Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine


Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA

The Saudi health ministry said Sunday that more than 700,000 people have registered to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali pointed out that the increase in number of applicants reflects the society's increasing awareness to fight the pandemic.

The Kingdom announced nine deaths from the COVID-19 disease and 154 new infections on Sunday.

The total number of recoveries increased to 353,179 after 175 more patients recovered.

A total of 6,185 people have died in Saudi Arabia from complications caused by the disease, Abdelali said.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Trump on Winning US Presidential Election

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Trump on Winning US Presidential Election

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election.

King Salman wished Trump success and the American people further progress and prosperity.

He praised the strong historic ties between their countries, emphasizing the shared desire to further strengthen these bonds in all areas.  

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Trump a similar cable and later held telephone talks with him.

The Kingdom looks forward to bolstering the historic and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and the US, wishing the friendly American people progress and prosperity under Trump’s leadership, said Crown Prince Mohammed according to the Saudi Press Agency.

For his part, Trump expressed his gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed.