Coronavirus cases rise in the Gulf, KSA exceeds 200,000
epa08452470 People enjoy the beach life at Jumeirah public beach in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 May 2020. Dubai authorities reopened beaches and parks on 29 May, after cinemas, gyms and entertainment venues reopened on 27 May, and reduced the curfew hours to 11 PM until 6 AM. EPA-EFE/MAHMOUD KHALED
The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has exceeded 200,000, while the neighboring United Arab Emirates (UAE) has more than 50,000 cases.
The number of new victims is rising after a complete curfew was lifted in the two major Arab countries last month. Sanctions have been in place in both countries since mid-March, and trade, business and public places have been reopened since the sanctions were lifted.
Saudi Arabia has the highest number of coronavirus victims compared to the six Gulf states. More than 4,100 cases were reported in the kingdom on Friday and Saturday, bringing the total number of victims in Saudi Arabia to 205,929. Moreover, there have been 1,858 deaths from the coronavirus in the country so far. The daily death toll rose to more than 4,000 for the first time in mid-June, but is now declining.
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The UAE, where the daily death toll recently dropped from about 900 to between 300 and 400 at the end of May, also reported more than 600 patients on Friday and more than 700 on Saturday.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the UAE has risen to 50,857 and so far 321 people have lost their lives from the virus. Dubai, which is the region’s business and tourism hub, is set to open to foreign tourists on July 7.
Other Gulf states have eased sanctions, while Kuwait has maintained a partial curfew and Qatar, Bahrain and Oman have not imposed any sanctions.
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