Riyadh, Feb. 19, 2022, SPA -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) recorded 997 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections to 738,331, including 19,929 active cases, while the number of critical cases reached 876. In its daily COVID-19 report, MoH indicated that the recovery tally reached 709,420, following reporting 1,928 recoveries, while the total number of deaths in the Kingdom reached 8,982, after reporting one death. The ministry advised everyone to communicate with the #937 for consultations and inquiries around the clock, to obtain health information and services, and to know the developments of the Coronavirus. -- SPA 14:10 LOCAL TIME 11:10 GMT 0006 www.spa.gov.sa/w1693540