Saudi Arabia’s COVID-19 deaths hit all-time low
A single fatality raises overall deaths to 8,774 as vaccination doses top 45m
A single death related to COVID-19 has been recorded in Saudi Arabia, the lowest in a single day in the kingdom since last March.
Saudi health authorities said Friday one patient had died of COVID-19 complications, raising to 8,774 the tally of related fatalities. Fifty-one new coronavirus cases were also recorded in the kingdom, bringing the total to 548,162.
Saudi Arabia initiated mass vaccinations against COVID-19 in mid-December. Over 45 million doses have since been administered in the country, according to the latest figures from the Health Ministry.
In recent weeks, there has been a sharp decline in COVID-19 infection and death rates in Saudi Arabia, prompting authorities to ease related restrictions. Starting from last Sunday, wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor places.
Saudi health authorities said Friday one patient had died of COVID-19 complications, raising to 8,774 the tally of related fatalities. Fifty-one new coronavirus cases were also recorded in the kingdom, bringing the total to 548,162.
Saudi Arabia initiated mass vaccinations against COVID-19 in mid-December. Over 45 million doses have since been administered in the country, according to the latest figures from the Health Ministry.
In recent weeks, there has been a sharp decline in COVID-19 infection and death rates in Saudi Arabia, prompting authorities to ease related restrictions. Starting from last Sunday, wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor places.
