Saudi Arabia Sounds Alarm with Second Coronavirus Case
Saudi Arabia has confirmed its second coronavirus case, sparking fresh fears over a regional outbreak. The Kingdom had managed to stay virus-free for over three months as Covid-19 spread from China to 66 countries worldwide.
Virus Surge in Iran Threatens Middle East Stability
Nearly all Middle East infections can be traced back to Iran. Most patients either recently visited Iran or had close contact with someone who did. Saudi officials revealed the latest patient travelled from Iran via Bahrain, crossing the King Fahad Causeway.
Quarantine and Testing Underway
- The first patient is now in strict quarantine.
- Authorities are testing everyone who had contact with him.
- A second case was confirmed just hours ago, raising fresh concerns.
With Iran as the epicentre, health officials across the Middle East are on high alert to prevent a wider outbreak.