Saudi Arabia reports 280 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

More than 69.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the Kingdom’s immunization campaign began. (AP)
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Updated 27 March 2023
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Saudi Arabia reports 280 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

  • The ministry also announced that 123 patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 818,675

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported 280 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to the Ministry of Health.

As a result, the total number of cases in the Kingdom over the course of the pandemic grew to 832,709.

The authorities also confirmed two new COVID-19-related deaths, raising the total number of fatalities to 9,629.

Of the new infections, 102 were recorded in Riyadh, 32 in Jeddah, 15 in Dammam and 11 in Taif. Several other cities recorded fewer than 10 new cases each.

The ministry also announced that 123 patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 818,675.

It said 4,405 COVID-19 cases were still active, adding that 6,407 PCR tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to more than 45 million.

The ministry said of the current cases, 68 patients were in critical condition.

More than 69.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the Kingdom’s immunization campaign began, with over 25 million people fully vaccinated.

 


Saudi foreign minister discusses Gaza and West Bank situation with Palestinian vice president

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh meet in Riyadh.
Updated 31 December 2025
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Saudi foreign minister discusses Gaza and West Bank situation with Palestinian vice president

  • Talks included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by Gaza’s residents and Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire there

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank during a meeting with the Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Talks included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by Gaza’s residents, Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire there, and the Israeli escalation in the West Bank, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials highlighted the importance of ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, releasing Palestinian Authority funds, protecting the Palestinian banking system, the implementation of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, and the Kingdom’s support for a reform program launched by President Mahmoud Abbas.

They also discussed continuing efforts to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the formation of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.