More than 150,000 people have been tested for coronavirus in Saudi Arabia, as the number of registered cases in the country exceeded 5,000, local media reported.
The spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Health, Mohammed Abdelali, said the tests were being carried out by experts who were working relentlessly to treat those suspected of infection as early as possible and to take all necessary measures to help them recover.
“These levels of advanced and accurate laboratory tests are what makes the Kingdom one of the countries that actively and intensely undertakes measures to detect cases early, and thus monitor and treat them at the earliest (opportunity) and prevent society from spreading it,” Dr. Abdelali said.
A total of 435 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the Kingdom on Tuesday, bringing the total number to 5,369 cases, including 4,407 active cases. Of these, 62 are in critical condition or ICU.
Abdelali said there were 84 new recoveries, taking the total number of recoveries to 889. The death toll rose by eight to 73.
The spokesman also used the regular briefing to address rumors about coronavirus, including who could contract it, how and when. He denied that the disease only affected the elderly.
“Children, the young and the elderly are all susceptible to the disease, all age groups can be affected by the virus,” said the spokesman.
“Cases in the Kingdom had been recorded in children less than a year old and in seniors above 90,” he said. “Globally, there are cases recorded in the very first few hours or two days of an infant’s life. All age groups must take all the precautionary measures as it affects all.”
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