According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), 4,193 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today (Friday) in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 201,801 cases, including 59,385 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 2,291 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. Also, 2,945 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 140,614 cases, all praise is due to Allah.
“About 37% of the new reported cases are females, and 63% are males. Only 4% of the reported cases are older persons, 10% are children, and 86% are adults,” MOH stated.
MOH added that these new cases were distributed as follows: 431 in Dammam, 399 in Al-Hafouf, 383 in Riyadh, 306 in Taif, 279 in Al-Mubarraz, 210 in Makkah, 169 in Jeddah, 168 in Al-Qatif, 136 in Khobar, 92 in Madinah, 91 in Hafr Al=-Batin, 83 in Dhahran, 79 in Buraidah, 70 in Tabuk, 65 in Jubail, 64 in Hail, 61 in Najran, 60 in Abha, 58 in Unaizah, 56 in Khamis Mushayt, 54 in Abu Arish, 48 in Bisha, 46 in Ahd Rafidah, 45 in Arar, 38 in Muhayil Asir, 35 in Huraymila, 31 in Baish, 28 in Sharurah, 27 in Abqaiq, 27 in Safwa, 27 in Al-Kharj, 24 in Al-Nuairiyah, 22 in Derma, 18 in Samtah, 17 in Sakaka, 17 in Sajir, 16 in Al Mithnab, 15 in Al-Jafr, 13 in Turubah, 13 in Rijal Alma, 10 in Khulays, 9 in Al-Oyoun, 9 in Al-Mithnab, 9 in Al-Qarie, 9 in Wathilan, 8 in Ranyah, 8 in Al-Namas, 8 in Rijal Alma, 13 in Al-Khafji, 13 in Wlthailan, 12 in Al-Badie, 12 in Al-Eidabi, 11 in Riyadh Al-Khubara, 11 in Jazan, 11 in AL-Majmaa, 10 in Baljurashi, 9 in Al-Asyah, 9 in Al-Mazahmiyah, 8 in Al-Zulfi, 7 1n Al-Oyoun, 7 in Al-Mandaq, 7 in Al-Hanakiyah, 7 in Al-Namas, 7 in Al-Bashayer, 7 in Ras Tanura, 7 in Beqaa, 7 in Rafha, 7 in Murat, 6 in Al-Baha, 6 in Tabarjal, 5 in Al-Bukayriyah, 5 in Ballasmar, 5 in Al-Darb, 5 in Al-Qwaiyah, 5 in Tamer, 5 in Thadiq, 4 in Al-Ras, 4 in Oyoun Al-Jawa, 4 in Thriban, 4 in Qiya, 4 in Raynah, 4 in Al-Batha, 4 in Al-Leith, 4 in Wadi Ad Dawasir, 3 in Al-Nabhaniyah, 3 in Al-Khurmah, 3 in Al-Mahani, 3 in Al-Moya, 3 in Al-Sahan, 3 in Surat Obadiah, 3 in Tabalah, 3 in Al-Hayet, 3 in Al-Salemi, 3 in Al-Atwal, 3 in Sabya, 3 in Khulays, 3 in Habouna, 3 in Haql, 2 in Al-Makhwah, 2 in Al-Ola, 2 in Yanbu, 2 in Al-Muzaylif, 2 in Al-Madha, 2 in Al-Qahma, 2 in Tathleeth, 2 in Qaryat Al-Ola, 2 in Salwa, 2 in Al-Ghazala, 2 in Al-Shimla, 2 in Mwaqaq, 2 in Badr Al-Janoub, 2 in Al-Ewaiqlah, 2 in Al-Rain, 2 in Hotat Sadir, 2 in Rimah, 2 in Rewaidat Al-Ardh, 2 in Al-Beda, 2 in Al-Hareeq, and 1 case in each of Bani Hassan, Qilwah, Mahd Al-Zahab, Qusaiba, Al-Haditha, Al-Qunfudah, Namirah, Al-Qarie, Dhulum, Al-Harja, Wadi Bani Hashbal, Urairah, Al-Qaisumah, Al-Aridha, Damad, Ahd Al-Masarihah, Adam, Rabigh, Thar, Al-Dawadmi, Umluj, and Al-Aqiq. Moreover, 50 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 1,802.
Furthermore, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has jumped to 10,881,281, of which 5,767,410 cases have recovered to date. As for the COVID-19 death toll, it has jumped to 521,669.
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.