Riyadh, Apr 25: Saudi Arabia announced nine deaths and 1,197 new cases of the COVID-19 virus on Saturday.
Of these cases, 120 were recorded in Madinah, 364 in Makkah, 271 in Jeddah, 170 in Riyadh and 43 in Dammam.
The number of people who had recovered from the coronavirus in the Kingdom increased to 2,214 after 165 patients were reported to have recovered.
A total of 136 people have died of the disease in the Kingdom so far.
Dubai, Apr 11: Saudi Arabia has reported another 382 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 4,033, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday.
The ministry also confirmed five more deaths from the virus, pushing the death toll in Kingdom to 52.
A total of 35 people has made full recovery from the deadly disease, taking the tally of patients recovered to 720.
Tehran, Jan 7: Iranian state television says 35 people have been killed and 50 others injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for a general slain in a US airstrike.
The TV says the stampede erupted in Kerman, the hometown of Gen. Qassem Soleimani where the procession was underway on Tuesday.
A procession in Tehran on Monday drew over 1 million people in the Iranian capital, crowding both main thoroughfares and side streets in Tehran.
Dubai, May 27: As the authorities have taken steps to ease the Covid-19 restrictions to allow the people of Dubai to resume sporting activities from Wednesday, May 27, the Dubai Sports Council has answered your key questions.
Q&A
What are the age groups allowed to practice sports during this period?
From 12 years old to 60 years old.
Is it required to do the Coronavirus (Covid 19) medical test certificate before resuming physical activity?
Returning to the activity does not require a Coronavirus (Covid 19) test certificate.
Is it allowed for the elderly with chronic diseases to return to sports activities in fitness and yoga centers?
No, it is not allowed.
Is it allowed to use the shower cabins and bathrooms in fitness and yoga centers?
Shower cabins, saunas and jacuzzis are not allowed, while bathrooms are allowed, with sterilisation being emphasised after each use.
What sports can resume its activities?
All sports except water sports/swimming and that are practiced indoors and swimming pools.
What is the approved operational percentage within the sports facility?
A maximum 50% capacity
With the return of sports activity in physical training centers and academies in Dubai, we offer you a set of answers to the most common questions related to health protection and public safety measures. pic.twitter.com/gIMKMajQVP
— Dubai Sports Council (@DubaiSC) May 26, 2020
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