Saudi Arabia Reports 2,840 New Virus Cases

Gulf

May 16th, 5:31pm

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Saturday 2,840 new coronavirus cases, taking the cumulative total to 51,980. Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said 10 new fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 302. Addressing a daily press briefing on the outbreak, he said 1,797 more patients have recovered from the disease. He stressed the need for people to avoid rumors about the pandemic and respect preventive measures.

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