Saudi Arabia registers 435 news coronavirus cases, 8 deaths

Saudi Arabia registered on Tuesday 435 new coronavirus cases and 8 deaths, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The total number of confirmed infections soared to 5,369 and the overall death toll hit 73 in Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-abdulaali, health ministry spokesperson, told a press conference.

Saudi Arabia has announced a 24-hour curfew in cities including the capital Riyadh as part of precautionary measures against coronavirus.