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71 mosques closed after coronavirus cases spotted
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has closed 71 mosques in various regions of the Kingdom after recording cases of coronavirus infections inside the mosques.
Corona cases continue to rise in Saudi Arabia
3,045 cases of corona infections reported in Saudi Arabia during the last 24 hours, the overall tally in the country crossed the 100,000-mark on Sunday.
Corona field hospital opens in Jeddah
The Jeddah Health Affairs Department has begun on Sunday the experimental operation of a putting up a field hospital for coronavirus patients.
Saudi Arabia inches toward 100k coronavirus cases
Ministry reports its highest daily toll with 3,121 new cases
Syrian doctor dies of coronavirus in EP
The Eastern Province registered last Monday the death of one of its health cadres, also marking the first expatriate doctor to have died in the region.
Mobile lab in Madinah cuts time for results to 12 hours
The Emir of Madinah Region Prince Faisal Bin Salman launched the works of the mobile laboratory set up by the Ministry of Health. At full capacity, the laboratory can analyze 10,000 samples daily. The results take 12 hours to appear at present.
Saudi Arabia announced 3121 new Coronavirus cases 98,869 Total
Saudi Arabia announced 3121 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. Ministry of Health announced new cases of coronavirus. The total number of cases is now 98,869 as of 6th June 2020. Details below.
17 patients in Taif evacuated after oxygen supply disrupted
A disruption in oxygen supplies forced the evacuation of 17 COVID-19 patients getting treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the King Faisal Medical Complex in this western Saudi city recently.
12,798 expats repatriates from Saudi Arabia
12.798 expats repatriates from Saudi Arabia using the recently released Awdah service. The global travel and aviation industry came to a stop due to the current conditions. Saudi Arabia took the decision of releasing Awdah service via Absher to manage the...
Mechanisms for workplace attendance in Jeddah approved
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development approved a number of mechanisms for attendance at workplaces in both public and private sectors in Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Press Agency reported early Saturday.
Saudi Arabia reimposes coronavirus restrictions in Jeddah
The authorities in Saudi Arabia have decided to re-tighten the health precautions in the city of Jeddah for a period of 15 days, beginning on Saturday (June 6) until June 20, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday, citing an official source at the Ministry...
50% of UAE govt employees to return to work from June 7
The United Arab Emirates government on Wednesday raised to 50 percent the capacity level of staff at all ministries and federal authorities effective Sunday (June 7).
Indonesian govt cancels Hajj plans for the year 2020
The Government of Indonesia has decided to cancel the Hajj pilgrimage this year in wake of the high concerns over health due to the COVID-19 pandemics.
53 women among 156 new investigative officials appointed at Public Prosecution
There are 53 women among the newly appointed officials who will be responsible for investigating cases in a number of branches of the Public Prosecution in all parts of the Kingdom, Dr. Majid Al-Dosaimani, spokesman of the Public Prosecution.
Iranian professor jailed in US returns home
Tehran and Washington have denied reports that his release was part of a prisoner swap
Hospital drive-through in Saudi Arabia is sweet medicine for patients
Drive-through pharmacies are growing worldwide, and a number of hospitals across KSA have opened centers to serve patients
