New COVID-19 cases outpace recoveries in KSA as infections go over 100

New COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia crossed the 100-mark for the first time on Saturday after a long time with 116 new infections recorded over the past 24 hours.

New COVID cases in the Kingdom have been fluctuating around the 50-mark; with infections dipping below or rising slightly over the mark during the past weeks.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health; 1 person has died due to complications caused by the virus over the past 24 hours.

This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 550;738 and the virus-related fatalities to 8;861.

According to the ministry; a total of 96 people recovered over the past 24 hours; raising the total number of people free from the deadly virus to 539;981.

According to the ministry; among the active cases 34 of them were in critical condition.