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A coffee shop is seen empty of customers after Saudi Arabia's decision to ban gatherings, following the outbreak of coronavirus, in Riyadh. Image Credit: Reuters

Dubai: Another 48 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases o 392, according to Al Arabiya.

The Kingdom’s Ministry of Health also reported 8 new recoveries, taking the tally of cured patients to 16. In a press briefing held today, the ministry’s spokesman called on members of the public to stay at home and avoid gatherings, adding that the ministry is doing its best to combat the spread of the coronavirus.