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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday. Adel Al-Jubeir thanked the leadership of Saudi Arabia for making “health and safety a top priority” in the country. He also thanked
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COVID-19: Half a million sign up for vaccination in Saudi Arabia
Over 500,000 people in Saudi Arabia have already registered to take the COVID-19 vaccine since its launch last Tuesday, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said. The ministry earlier urged the public to take part in the vaccination drive by registering
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Temperatures of 4 million people recorded at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
MAKKAH: Since the resumption of Umrah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has monitored temperatures of around 4 million people through thermal cameras. A total of 25 cameras have been installed at entrances of the Grand
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Saudi Arabia declares victory over coronavirus
JEDDAH: Saudi health officials declared victory over the coronavirus on Sunday and said COVID-19 was under control. The Kingdom recorded only 139
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Virus recoveries climb in Saudi Arabia as new cases hit plateau
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is recording a steady decline in the number of coronavirus cases and recoveries outpacing infections. On Tuesday, the Kingdom
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Study to assess Makkah pilgrims’ commitment to anti-virus measures
Pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah are being monitored for adherence to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures as
Read MoreIndia records 46,253 new coronavirus cases
India recorded 46,253 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, with cases rising again in some parts including the capital New Delhi. With 8.3 million confirmed coronavirus cases, India is the
Read MoreSaudi government to grant 500,000 riyals to families of health workers who died from COVID-19
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is to grant 500,000 riyals to families of health workers who died from COVID-19. The grant will apply to those who worked in both public and private sectors, civilian or military and to all nationalities. This applies
Read MoreSaudi Arabia first in Arab world for issuing scientific papers on virus
Saudi Arabia was ranked first in the Arab world for issuing scientific papers on the coronavirus, the government heard on Tuesday. King Salman chaired a virtual session of the cabinet which reviewed various aspects related to the fight against the
Read More5,000 people from Saudi Arabia to undergo vaccine trials once approved
JEDDAH: Around 5,000 people from Saudi Arabia will undergo vaccine trials once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the country’s Food and Drug Authority, an infectious disease specialist in the Kingdom said. “We will see results
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