COVID-19: Saudi reports 1,266 new cases, 8 deaths

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 20,077

Last updated: April 28, 2020 | 16:46

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A general view shows almost empty streets, during the 24 hours lockdown to counter the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Riyadh

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Dubai: Saudi Arabia reported 1,266 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 20,077, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday (April 28).

Meanwhile, the ministry reported 253 recoveries today, with total recoveries in the kingdom at 2,784. There are 118 cases in intensive care.

The ministry also confirmed 8 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the kingdom to 152.

New cases: 1266 Total cases: 20,077 New deaths: 8 Total deaths: 152 New recoveries: 253 Total recoveries: 2,531