Nayrouz News Agency : Eleven COVID-19 cases, all from abroad, were recorded in the Kingdom on Thursday, increasing the caseload to 1,131, according to the government.

The new cases included four arrivals from Palestine, five from Qatar and two from Egypt, and have been in quarantine at designated hotels.

Also on Thursday, seven recovered patients left Prince Hamzah Hospital, while 8,549 virus tests were conducted, bringing the cumulative number of coronavirus tests administered since the beginning of the crisis to 542,868, according to the statement.

The committee for the sustainability of work, production and supply, after agreeing with the National Epidemiological Committee, has allowed the reopening of popular markets, the statement said.

Amid the resurgence of the epidemic in various countries, including neighbouring states, the Health Ministry has warned against any practices that violate public health and safety, notably those related to gatherings that exceed 20 people.

The ministry called on the public to abide by precautionary measures, mainly wearing face masks and maintaining physical distancing.

The ministry also highlighted the need for using "Aman” (Safety) application, which alerts users if they come into contact with a person infected with the virus, and "Sahtak” (your health) application for smartphones, which provides users with the latest information and news related to the COVID-19 disease, in addition to guidelines and warnings pertaining to the Kingdom’s epidemiological status.