Saudi Arabia Says Two-Thirds of Infections Recovered from Virus

Gulf

May 25th, 5:16pm

Asharq Al-Awsat

Streets are deserted in Saudi Arabia's Taef amid curfew over the coronavirus. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Monday 2,235 new coronavirus cases, raising its total to 74,795. Among them are 28,728 active cases and 384 in critical condition, said Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali. Nine more people have died from the disease, he told a daily press briefing on the outbreak. The death toll now stands at 399. Abdelali revealed that 2,148 more people have recovered from the virus, raising the total to 45,668, or almost nearly two-thirds of infections. He stressed the importance for people to avoid gatherings and respect health precautions, especially staying at home, maintaining social distancing, wearing a face mask and frequently washing hands.

from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/2301611/saudi-arabia-says-two-thirds-infections-recovered-virus