Saudi Arabia registers 493 new COVID-19 cases

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday the registration of 493 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 5,862.

The Spokesperson of the Health Ministry Mohammed Al Abdulaali told a press conference that the country registered also six new deaths, making the total toll to 79 cases, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Meanwhile, the kingdom also registered 42 recoveries, raising the total recoverees to 931.

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday additional supports to the private sector to ease their financial burden due to the precautionary measures against the coronavirus. The initiatives include a reduction in electricity bills by 30 percent for the commercial and industrial sectors.

A team of eight Chinese medical experts arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday with medical supplies to assist the country's fight against the coronavirus outbreak.