Saudi Arabia reported on Friday 1,701 new coronavirus cases, taking the Kingdom’s total to 35,432.
It registered 10 fatalities, with the toll now at 229.
Recoveries rose to 9,120, with 1,322 new patients now reported to be virus-free.
Saudi Arabia on Thursday formed a police unit to monitor violations of its coronavirus lockdown rules and banned gatherings of more than five people, according to state news agency SPA, citing hefty fines for any violations.
Fines of up to 100,000 riyals will be handed down to groups larger than one family gathering in public and private spaces, including homes, construction sites and shops. The same rule applies for parties, weddings and funerals.
Saudi Arabia recorded its first COVID-19 infection on March 2, several weeks after the initial outbreak in Asia.
