number of confirmed cases of (Corona) in the Kingdom
The Assistant Minister of Health and the Ministry’s spokesperson, Dr. Muhammad Al-Abd Al-Aali, announced the registration of 2,692 new confirmed cases of the emerging (Corona) virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 237,803 cases, of which 57,960 are active cases still receiving medical care, and most of them are reassuring health conditions, including 2,230 critical cases.
This came during a press conference held today, Tuesday, with the participation of a consultant child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Dr. Samira Al-Ghamdi, Executive Director of the National Program for Developmental and Behavior Disorders. He pointed out that the number of people recovering - praise be to God - reached 177560, with the addition of 7718 new recoveries, and the number of deaths reached 2,283, adding 40 new deaths, and the total number of laboratory tests in the Kingdom reached 2377673 accurate laboratory examinations, with an addition of 40799 new ones.
He said that the 2,692 cases registered today, the percentage of females reaching 37%, and males 63%. The percentage of the elderly in the cases registered today is 5%, children 10%, and adults 85%.
Dr. Al-Abd Al-Aali emphasized that there is a continuation of the pandemic activity at the global level. Indeed, there is a doubling of the number of daily injuries during the last month. During last June, the daily confirmed cases were in the range of 100,000 cases, but during this July the numbers began to exceed 200 thousand cases per day.
He added that the Kingdom is witnessing control and stability in monitoring the cases recorded in the recent period, and there is a decrease in confirmed cases of (Corona) in the Kingdom, especially in critical cases, in the last week we witnessed a decrease in the number of critical cases by 1.5%, as well as the case of confirmed cases witnessing The last days are stable in numbers.
Al-Abd al-Aali denied the information circulating among some that sterilizers are very dangerous and cause skin damage and heart disease, stressing that this information is inaccurate and exaggerated.
He stressed that the laboratory tests conducted in the Kingdom since the start of the pandemic until today use the method of molecular polymerization, which is one of the most important methods that have to do with accurate molecular genetic examination of the virus, and it is one of the highest levels of laboratory tests for these viruses with accuracy, as well as the mechanisms and methods by which samples are taken and saved. Subject to certain protocols and guides of the highest quality In order for the results to be of the highest levels of accuracy and of very high reliability.
And Dr.Abdulali renewed the recommendation for everyone who has symptoms, or wants to evaluate, to use the self-evaluation service to apply (an appointment), or to visit (Tatman) clinics that the Ministry of Health has set up to serve those who feel the 237 symptoms of the emerging (Corona) virus, or Calling the center number (937) for consultations and inquiries around the clock, which is now closer to everyone than before, so that you can benefit from its interactive services through the application (WhatsApp) via the number 920005937, and take advantage of the new interactive services in it, and obtain information Health services, services, knowledge of Corona virus developments, primary care centers, blood donation centers, appointments, and how to obtain them.
For her part, a consultant child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Executive Director of the National Program for Developmental and Behavior Disorders, Dr. Samira Ali Al-Ghamdi, addressed a number of issues related to the emerging corona virus, beginning with the topic (Coronavirus with society). She emphasized the importance of returning to life with high psychological reassurance, adaptation to life, and adaptation to the crisis, with the need to take precautionary measures. It is everyone''s responsibility.
She highlighted some points that can help gain flexibility, including awareness and insight into what we are going through, psychological education, as well as workshops and lectures given by specialists, as well as expressing feelings (fear, tension, and negative thoughts), by sharing them with others in the correct manner. For people they trust or professionals As this is one of the recommended things that affect life in different ways.
Al-Ghamdi urged those who had recently been infected with the Coronavirus and needed isolation to communicate with others, and to move away from total isolation and rumors that could increase his anxiety and fears rather than lead to reassurance.
She touched on some of the channels that are recommended to follow when psychological counseling is needed, including the Center''s Psychological Counseling Call Center, or the National Center for Mental Health Promotion at number 920033360, as well as the “Gereoun” application and the “Tatman” application, which includes many lectures on mental disorders and psychological support. .
Al-Ghamdi talked about the groups most vulnerable to mental disorders, whether they suffer from it, have a previous history of illness, or those who continue to diagnose, or have symptoms of mental disorders, advising them to continue taking their medications, and not neglecting themselves during this period. Being critical and needs to follow the specified treatment plan from the medical staff. As well as for their families and those around them to give them psychological support.
