Saudi Arabia confirms 24 new coronavirus cases

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health confirmed 24 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the Kingdom’s total number of cases to 45.

The new cases include two people who just came back from Iraq, a 12-year-old Saudi child who was in contact with her grandfather who came back from Iran, and 21 Egyptians who had contact with an Egyptian visitor previously reported to have the coronavirus.

Of the 45 people, one has recovered while the rest are in isolation and receiving health care according to approved practices.

The ministry requested residents to call 937 to get correct updates on the coronavirus situation.