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MOH Records 997 COVID-19 New Cases, Reiterates Call for Adherence to Precautions to Stop the Virus
08 May 2021

​​The Ministry of Health (MOH) has underlined the importance of adherence to precautionary measures, including maintaining physical distancing; to stop the spread of the virus for the safety of all society members.

According to MOH's latest statistics, 997 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Kingdom; thus bringing the total number to 425,442 confirmed cases, including 9,707 active cases and 1,319 critical cases.

In addition, 1,026 new recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total number to 408,676 recoveries. Also, 14 new deaths have been reported; bringing the total deaths to 7,059, May Allah bestow His mercy upon them. Moreover, 69,482 new Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19 have been conducted in the Kingdom's laboratories.

MOH has also advised everyone to contact 937-Service Center for any consultation and inquiries around the clock, obtaining reliable health information and services, as well as knowing the latest development of COVID-19.






Last Update : 09 May 2021 11:05 AM
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