According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 3,938 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Friday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 174,577 cases, including 52,632 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 2,273 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 2,589 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 120,471 cases, all praise is due to Allah. Only 4% of the reported cases are older persons, 10% are children, 34% are female and 86% are adults.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 346 in Dammam, 332 in Al-Hafouf, 294 in Al- Mubarraz, 274 in Khamis Mushayt, 243 in Jeddah, 237 in Al-Qatif, 217 in Riyadh, 205 in Khobar, 184 in Makkah, 157 in Taif, 148 in Madinah, 119 in Hafr Al-Batin, 100 in Hail, 86 in Najran, 84 in Buraidah, 82 in Dhahran, 58 in Abha, 42 in Ahad Rafidah, 40 Jubail, 36 in Mohayil Asir, 32 in Tabuk, 29 in Bisha, 28 in Jazan, 28 in Sharurah, 26 in Wadi Bin Hashbal, 25 in Baish, 24 in Unaizah, 20 in Yanbu, 19 in Baha, 18 in Al-Rass, 16 in Al-Nuairiyah, 15 in Sakaka, 15 in Al-Namas, 15 in Al-Khafji, 15 in Al-Hayit, 14 in Wadi Al-Dawasir, 12 in Rijal Alma, 12 Qaryat Al-Olaya, 11 in Al-Kharj, 10 Thurayban, 10 in Al Majaridah, 9 in Abqaiq, 9 in Safwa, 9 in Thadiq, 8 in Al-Makhwah, 8 in Al- Asyah, 8 in Al-Badaye, 8 in Rafha, 8 in Sajir, 7 in Al-Qunfudah, 7 in Sarat Ubaida, 7 in Farsan, 7 in Khulays, 6 in Al-Hanakiyah, 6 in Tanumah, 6 in Sabt Al-Alaya, 6 in Tathleeth, 6 in Rabigh, 5 in Al-Mithnab, 5 in Ballasmar, 5 in Dhahran Al-Janoub, 5 in Mulejah, 5 in Al-Aridha, 5 in Sabya, 5 in Arar, 4 in Mahd Al-Dhahab, 4 in Al-Bukayriyah, 4 in Al-Nabhaniyah, 4 in Riyadh Al-Khubara, 4 in Samtah, 4 in Ahad Al-Masarihah, 3 in Al-Qura, 3 in Al-Ula, 3 in Al-Muzaylif, 3 in Bariq, 3 in Al-Batha, 3 in Ras Tanura, 3 in Salwa, 3 in Al-Qaisumah, 3 in Badr Al-Janub, 3 in Habouna, 3 in Rimah, 2 in Al-Mandaq, 2 in Qilwah, 2 in Al-Muwayh, 2 in Al-Bashayer, 2 in Tabalah, 2 in Khabash, 2 in Rafaie Al-Gemsh, 2 in Al-Badʿ, 2 in Tayma, 2 in Umluj, and 1 case in each of Al-Aqiq, Baljurashi, Dumat Al-Jandal, Al-Maiqoh, Tabarjal, Khayber, Dharyah, Al-Qurayat, Al-Quoz, Namirah, Turubah, Al-Qahma, Abu Arish, Ad Darb, Al-Eidabi, Fifa, Thar, Yadamah, Al-Oyqlah, Shaqra, Tumair, Wethylan and Dhuba.
Moreover, 46 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 1,474. Regarding the lab tests in the Kingdom, 38,470 new lab tests have been performed; bringing the total tests to date to 1,518,229.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 9,619,573 cases, of which 4,849,802 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 489,556.
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.