According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 3,733 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Thursday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 116,021 cases, including 35,145 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 1,738 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 2,065 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 80,019 cases, all praise is due to Allah.
a“The new confirmed cases include 53% Saudi citizens and 47% non-Saudi residents. About 31% of the cases are females, and 69% are males,” MOH stated.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 1,431 in Riyadh, 294 in Jeddah, 293 in Makkah, 214 in Dammam, 206 in Hofuf, 100 in Khobar, 78 in Buraydah, 77 in Taif, 74 in Madinah, 52 in Al-Mubarraz, 52 in Al-Qatif, 50 in Dhahran, 47 in Hafr Al-Batin, 45 in Tabuk, 40 in Al-Diriyah, 34 in Al-Kharj, 32 in Khamis Mushayt, 31 in Wadi Al-Dawasir, 28 in Abha, 28 in Jubail, 28 in Al-Muzahimiyah, 22 in Hotat Bani Tamim, 20 in Al-Oyoun, 20 in Bisha, 20 in Hail, 20 in Jazan, 19 in Najran, 19 in Rafaya Al-Jamsh, 17 in Ras Tanura, 16 in Afif, 15 in Unaizah, 13 in Ahad Rufaida, 12 in Al-Rass, 11 in Al-Khafji, 11 in Al-Nuairiyah, 11 in Nfi, 10 in Yanbu, 10 Sabya, 10 in As-Sulayyil, 8 in Muhayil Asir, 7 in Al-Bashayer, 6 in Al-Quoz, 6 in Sharurah, 6 in Arar, 6 in Al-Dawadimi, 6 in Al-Majma’ah, 6 in Al-Zulfi, 6 in Ramah, 5 in Al Badaye, 5 in Riyadh Al-Khubara, 5 in Al-Olaya Village, 5 in Salwa, 5 in Sager, 4 in Al-Sahn, 4 in Sabt Al-Alaya, 4 in Tabalah, 4 in Al-Darb, 4 in Al-Layth, 4 in Al-Quwayiyah, 4 in Al-Rain, 4 in Al-Asiyah, 4 in Shaqra, 3 in Wadi Al-Far‘, 3 in Oyoun Al-Jawa, 3 in Al-Qunfudhah, 3 in Dhulam, 3 in Al-Harajah, 3 in Al-Namas, 3 in Dhurma, 3 in Rwoaidat Al-Ardh, 2 in Al-Baha, 2 in Al-Bukayriyah, 2 in Al-Mithnab, 2 in Al-Khurma, 2 in Al-Moya, 2 in Tathleeth, 2 in Abqaiq, 2 in Urayarah, 2 in Damad, 2 in Khulis, 2 in Yidma, 2 in Al-Dalam, 2 in Huraymala, 2 in Murat, in addition to one case in each of Al-Makhwah, Al-Qura, Tabarjal, Al-Hanakiyah, Mahd Al-Dhahab, Al-Nabhaniyah, Dharyah, Al-Haditha, Al-Qurayyat, Al-Muzailif, Namira, Thurayban, Al-Qarei, Maysan, Al-Madhah, Al-Majardah, Dhahran Al-Janoub, Sarat Ubaida, Wadi Bin Hashbal, Al-Batha, Safwa, Al-Shamli, and Al-Eidabi , Al-Harth, Samtah, Ahad Al-Masarihah, Rabigh, Badr Al Janoub, Al-Uwayqilah, Rafhaa, Laila, Al-Hariq, Thadiq, and Wethylan. Moreover, 38 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 857.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 7,400,013 cases, of which 3,478,385 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 417,133.
Besides, MOH has called all people to keen to frequently wash their hands with water and soap, as it is the major shield against coronavirus, and to wear medical or cloth face masks, or any mouth-nose covers, except those who are alone in a closed area.
MOH reiterated that anyone, who has symptoms or wants an assessment, can use the self-assessment service on «Mawid» app. Those, who have questions, can also inquire or seek advice by calling the 937-Service Center, available 24/7. The Center is now made closer to everyone than ever. The public can also benefit from its interactive services through WhatsApp app. on the number 920005937. They can have access to health information and updates on COVID-19. The service also provides users with information on blood donation and primary health care centers (PHCs). Besides, it enables them to reserve appointments.