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MOH Reiterates Call for Availing of «Tetamman» Clinics and «Taakkad» Centers
10 October 2020

​​​The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reiterated its call on the public​ to benefit from services of «Tetamman» Clinics and «Taakkad» Centers available throughout the Kingdom. MOH has, also, announced today (Saturday) that 405 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 338,944 confirmed cases, including 9,189 active cases, receiving the necessary medical care. Of these, there are 824 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. In addition, 455 cases have been recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 324,737 cases, all praise is due to Allah.

 
About 42% of the new reported cases are females, and 58% are males. Only 4% of the cases are older persons, 12% are children, and 84% are adults. Also, 22 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 5,018, May Allah bestow His mercy upon them. Moreover, 46,189 new lab tests for COVID-19 have been conducted in the Kingdom.

It is worth mentioning that MOH has called all people to frequently wash their hands with water and soap, as it is the major shield against COVID-19, 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 or visit «Tetamman» Clinics (237 clinics), which have been devoted by MOH to serving those who show COVID-19 symptoms. 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.






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