Saudi Arabia reports 3,921 new cases of COVID-19 - GulfToday

Saudi Arabia reports 3,921 new cases of COVID-19

  • 12 Jun 2020
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A woman with her son wearing face masks walk in a shopping centre in Riyadh. AFP

The Saudi Ministry of Health announced on Friday that the tally of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, rose to 119,943 cases as 3,921 new confirmed cases were reported.

There are 38,020 active cases undergoing treatment, and are generally reassuring, it added. Critical cases toll stood at 1,820 against 1010 new recoveries, raising the total of recoveries to 81,029.

Saudi Arabia will resume its sports activities without fans starting from June 21, taking all precautions and preventive measures, state media said on Friday.

Resuming activities includes returning to training. Playing games will start after Aug. 4, with decisions left to every sport's union.

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