Health Ministry Spokesman Reports 47 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 36 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said, in a press conference held today, that 47 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported today in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing to 548,252 the total number of confirmed cases, including 2,192 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 79 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable, he added.

Dr. Al-Abdulaali said that 36 new recoveries have been recorded, bringing the total recoveries to 537,282 cases. Also, two new deaths have been reported, bringing the total deaths to 8,778, said the health ministry spokesman.

The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered reached more than 45,500,000 doses, Dr. Al-Abdulaali said.

Source: Saudi Press Agency