Saudi health: coronavirus cases increased by 200% in weeks

Today (Monday), the Saudi Ministry of Health confirmed that the infection curve of the novel Corona virus had increased by 200% in a few weeks.

Ministry spokesman Dr Muhammad Al-Abd Al-Aali said in a tweet on “Twitter”: “Do not be flattering at the expense of your health, the pandemic continues, the world is still suffering,” adding: “We have detected increases in most parts of the Kingdom.”

And he went on to say, “We have noticed, over the last few weeks, a return of the curve to the upside of 200 percent from the lowest point we recorded in the first week of January,” emphasizing ” a commitment to practice healthy behaviors, therefore that we are in a safe state of health. “

In a related context, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Majed Al-Haqil, called on the secretariats and municipalities to tighten control over markets, restaurants and all businesses related to public health.

Al-Hogail called for the immediate closure of establishments that fail to comply with precautionary measures and the application of the most severe sanctions against them to protect society and prevent the spread of the virus.

The Minister of Health, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, warned yesterday, Sunday, against negligence in observing preventive measures, stressing that failure by the community to comply with preventive precautions will force us to take more action. severe than its predecessor.

Dr Al-Rabiah said: “We have seen a noticeable increase in the number of injuries due to lax precautions, and you notice that many countries around the world are experiencing the second wave of the pandemic, and more than the first, and we are not immune from this. “

He described this period as very difficult, and it is imperative that everyone treat the developments of the pandemic seriously, and make sure to follow the health precautions to prevent the virus and limit its spread in order to preserve the health and safety of all. members of society. .