Saudi Arabia reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported 246 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health. As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 819,083. The authorities also confirmed two new COVID-19-related deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 9,383.

Of the new infections, 101 were recorded in Riyadh, 39 in Jeddah, 20 in Madinah, 12 in Dammam and 11 in Taif. Several other cities recorded fewer than 10 new cases each. The ministry also announced that 4,030 COVID-19 cases were still active, adding that 34 patients are in critical condition.