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Saudi Arabia confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19

Saudi Arabia on Saturday reported 17 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 103.
According to the Ministry of Health, 11 of the new cases are Saudi nationals who had a travel history in France, Iran, Italy, and the UK.
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The two cases were Saudi nationals who traveled in Iran, while a citizen tested positive after visiting Italy.
Four cases including an American national contracted the virus from a previously reported case, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Three cases were Saudi citizens who recently travelled in the United Kingdom.
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Four cases were citizens came from France along with a French resident who also travelled to France via the UAE.
The ministry said that the confirmed cases are being dealt with proper health guidelines, according to the world standards.

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