Saudi Arabia reports highest single day COVID-19 death toll: 30 in 24 hours

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 91,182

Last updated: June 03, 2020 | 16:44

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An aerial view shows the highway on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on May 24, 2020.

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Dubai: Saudi Arabia reported 2,171 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 91,182, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday (June 3).

Meanwhile, the ministry reported 2,369 recoveries today, with total recoveries in the kingdom at 68,159. There are 1,321 critical cases according to ministry.

The ministry also confirmed 30 deaths, its highest single-day spike in Covid-19 deaths, taking the toll to 579.

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