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Saudi Health Ministry reports 12 new coronavirus deaths

The ministry has urged people to respect social distancing. (AFP file)
The ministry has urged people to respect social distancing. (AFP file)
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27 May 2020 01:05:00 GMT9
27 May 2020 01:05:00 GMT9

Arab News

RIYADH: Twelve more people have died from COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia and 1,931 new cases have been discovered, the health ministry said Tuesday.

The new cases have raised the total number to 76,726 and the overall virus-related death toll to 411.

The ministry urged people to respect social distancing, specifically important to protect the elderly and patients.

It said the Kingdom is ahead of a transitional phase preparing to return to normal life.

It reassured people saying that the Saudi health sector is strong and has a long expertise.

Earlier Tuesday, the Kingdom announced that the curfew would be eased and restrictions on peoples’ movement and businesses would be relaxed.

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