Saudi ministry announces nine new coronavirus deaths

People wearing protective face masks and gloves shop at a supermarket, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 11, 2020. (Reuters)
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Updated 11 May 2020
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Saudi ministry announces nine new coronavirus deaths

  • The Health Ministry registered 1,966 new cases

RIYADH: The Saudi health ministry has recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19, raising the total toll in the Kingdom to 255. 
The ministry urged residents Monday to stay home to avoid infection. 
It registered 1,966 new cases, mostly in the cities of Riyadh, Makkah and Madinah, the statement added. 
The ministry also recorded 1,280 new recoveries, raising the total number of coronavirus recoveries in the Kingdom to 12,737.


Pakistan prime minister arrives in Jeddah

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Pakistan prime minister arrives in Jeddah

RIYADH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and other officials.