The Ministry of Health reported 38 new cases reported in the Kingdom in the last 24 hours, meaning that 549,556 more people have contracted the disease. Of the total number of cases, 50 remain in critical condition. According to the ministry, the highest number of cases was recorded in the capital Riyadh with 14, followed by Jeddah with seven, and Medina and Mecca showed 4 cases each. It also announced that 32 patients had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 538,672. More More than 47. 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered since inception of the Kingdom’s vaccination campaign. More than 22. 2 million people have been fully vaccinated.
The Saudi government continued its surveillance campaigns to ensure compliance with the precautionary measures imposed to stop the spread of the disease. The Ministry of Commerce reported 503 violations over the past two weeks and 47,605 inspection visits. The ministry called on citizens to respect the preventive protocols and commands issued through the government. Saudi municipalities have also intensified their efforts to monitor compliance with fitness and protection measures. The Municipality of the Eastern Province carried out 2,416 inspection visits to advertising centers and services in the last two days. The authorities recorded 170 violations and closed 3 businesses for failure to comply with precautionary measures. Najran Municipality carried out 1,320 visits over the last week and boxing groups fined 247 establishments for violating protocols. If you suspect physical fitness violations, please call the central number 940 or contact the government through the Balady app. The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 258 million people worldwide and the death toll has reached around 5. 17 million.
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