According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 4,301 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Friday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 150,292 cases, including 53,344 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 1,941 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 1,849 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 95,764 cases, all praise is due to Allah.
“The new reported cases include 57% Saudi citizens and 43% non-Saudi residents. About 31% of the cases are females, and 69% are males. Only 5% of the reported cases are older persons, 9% are children, and 86% are adults,” MOH stated.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 1091 in Riyadh, 430 in Al-Hofuf, 384 in Jeddah, 305 in Makkah, 213 in Taif, 180 in Al-Qatif, 167 in Dammam, 153 in Khobar, 145 in Al-Mubarraz, 104 in Madinah, 75 in Dhahran, 75 in Wadi ad Dawasir, 59 in Jubail, 54 in Khamis Mushayt, 53 in Safwa, 47 in Hail, 41 in Al-Kharj, 36 in Diriyah, 35 in Najran, 35 in Tabuk, 30 in Al-Muzahimiyah, 28 in Abha, 25 in Ras Tanura, 24 in Hafr Al-Batin, 23 in Buraydah, 21 in Yanbu, 17 in Al-Jafr, 17 in Bisha, 16 in Afif, 15 in Al-Majma’ah, 14 in Al-Oyoun, 12 in Ahad Rafidah, 11 in Samtah, 11 in Huraymala, 10 in Al-Baha, 10 in Sakaka, 10 in Dhahran Al-Janoub, 10 in Jazan, 9 in Al-Hanakiyah, 9 in Al-Bukaireyyah, 9 in Al-Mithnab, 9 in Abqaiq, 9 in Muhayil Asir, 8 in Ruwaida Al-Ardh, 8 in Al-Makhwah, 8 in Al-Harajah, 8 in Rabigh, 8 in Sharurah, 8 in Al-Quwayiyah, 7 in Baljurashi, 7 in Qeya, 7 in Rania, 7 in Tabalah, 7 in Hotat Sadri, 6 in As Sulayyil, 6 in Hotat Bani Tamim, 6 in Oyoun Al-Jawa, 6 in Al-Qunfudhah, 6 in Sarat Ubaida, 6 in Al-Bashayer, 6 in Al-Nairiya, 6 in Al-Darb, 6 in Khulais, 5 in Al-Mandaq, 5 in Mahd Al-Dhahab, 5 in Al-Namas, 5 in Qurayyat Al-Olaya, 5 in Al-Dilam, 5 in Dawadmi, 5 in Sajer, 4 in Riyadh Al-Khabra, 4 in Farasan, 4 in Rafha, 4 in Al-Zulfi, 4 in Rafaya Al-Jamsh, 3 in Al-Asyah, 3 in Rijal Almaa, 3 in Al-Shamli, 3 in Baish, 3 in Arar, 3 in Dharma, 2 in Shaqra, 2 in Thadiq, 2 in Qilwah, 2 in Khayber, 2 in Namira, 2 in Um Alaoom, 2 in Wadi Bin Hashbal, 2 in Al-Ghazala, 2 in Abu Arish, 2 in Badr Al-Janoub, 2 in Habouna, 2 in Al-Quwayiyah, 2 in Layla, 2 in Al-Bejadyah, and 1 case in each of Al-Bad', Al-Wajh, Haradh, Al-Qura, Al-Badaye, Al-Nabhaniyah, Al-Rass, Al-Qurayyat, Al-Khurma, Al-Mahani, Al-Muwaih, Al-Sahn, Dhulam, Misan, Bareq, Tathleeth, Urayarah, Al-Hayat, Al-Shannan, Baqa’a, Moqiq, Al-Ardh, Al-Dayer, At Tuwal, Sabya, Adham, Al-Layth, Yidma, Nfi, Ramah, Tamir, and Wethylan. Also, 45 new deaths have been reported, bringing the total deaths in the Kingdom to 1,184.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 8,509,393 cases, of which 4,176,932 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 454,380.
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.