JEDDAH: All of Saudi Arabia’s 13 regions reported fewer than 50 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, as the number of new infections continues to fall across the country.
The figures, announced on Monday, revealed 209 new cases in the Kingdom. The total since the outbreak began now stands at 358,922. The regions with the highest number of new cases were Riyadh and Madinah, with 44 each, followed by Makkah with 37.
An additional 289 patients have recovered, raising the total number to 349,168, a recovery rate of 97.2 percent. The city of Riyadh recorded the highest number of recoveries, with 61, followed by Madinah with 36 and Jeddah on 31. The number of active cases fell to 3,777, with 577 patients receiving critical care.
A further 40,371 polymerase chain reaction tests were carried out in the Kingdom, raising the total count to 10.14 million.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Saudi Arabia reported 209 new cases on Monday.
• An additional 289 patients have recovered from the disease.
The special health clinics set up by the Ministry of Health in response to the pandemic continue to test and treat thousands of residents. Takkad (make sure) centers and Tetamman (rest assured) clinics have played a significant role in monitoring the spread of the disease and helping patients with suspected or confirmed cases.
The Takkad centers offer COVID-19 testing for people with no or mild symptoms, or who believe they have come in contact with someone who is infected. Tetamman clinics provide treatment and advice to those with more severe symptoms such as fever, loss of taste and smell and breathing difficulties.
The ministry and other authorities continue to highlight the importance of maintaining social distancing and following all health and safety protocols as part of the community effort to slow the spread of the disease.
