Saudi Arabia reports 1,982 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Saudi Arabia announced one death from COVID-19 and 1,982 new infections on Tuesday. (File/AFP)

• The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom has increased to 698,842
• A total of 8,975 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia registered 1,982 new COVID-19 cases and 3,372 recoveries on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Health stated that the number of critical cases reached 1,010.
The ministry’s statistics showed that the total number of infections in the country reached 732,596, while the recovery tally reached 698,842.
Health authorities reported one new death, bringing the fatalities tally in Saudi Arabia to 8,975.
It advised everyone to contact the 937 service center for consultations and inquiries around the clock, obtaining reliable health information and services, as well as learning the latest COVID-19 developments.
Elsewhere, Oxford University scientists said on Tuesday they would evaluate the effects of new coronavirus variants on pregnant women and newborns, as well as COVID-19 vaccination effects on complications during pregnancy and after birth.