Monday, March 2, 2020
Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Health confirms first case of Corona-Virus in the country
The Ministry of Health announced its first case of the novel Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia, after a passenger traveling from Iran to Saudi Arabia through Bahrain, The traveler is identified as a Saudi National, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Trending : Raise in demand of Face Masks in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry revealed on its Twitter that the infected citizen has been sent to a quarantine hospital after his sample confirmed ,he is infected with COVID-19 (Cornoa Virus), He had not revealed his visit to Iran before Bahrain while entering into Saudi Arabia. See Also : Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends Umrah pilgrimage for visitors
- The infected person is isolated and is receiving his medical treatment, Saudi Arabia also took the samples of those all who are in contact with him for examination by the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Results of them will be announced once the examination is finished.
- The Ministry of Health calls all its Citizens and Expatriates living in Saudi Arabia to contact them on a toll free number 937 in case of any inquiries related to the Corona virus.
- Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry had prepared 25 hospitals to handle coronavirus infection cases with 2200 beds dedicated for quarantine cases. Related : Saudi Arabia prepares 25 hospitals to fight against Coronavirus
- The King of Bahrain called the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and expressed his support for the Saudi Arabia's on taking the preventative measures against the virus.
