RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced four deaths from COVID-19 and 47 new infections and 46 recoveries during the past 24 hours.
Of the new cases, 14 were recorded in Riyadh, six in Jeddah, three in Makkah, and two in Taif. Several other cities recorded one new case each.
The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 536,493 .
A total of 8,736 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far.
Over 42.9 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the Kingdom to date.
The Interior Ministry said last week people wanting to board a plane or other modes of public transport in Saudi Arabia will have to have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
The rule comes into effect on Sunday and also extends to participating in any cultural, scientific, social or recreational events. People who have not been double jabbed will also not be able to participate in any economic, commercial, cultural, recreational, sports or tourism activities.
Entering any governmental or private establishment will also be prohibited for those who have not had two doses of a vaccine.
