Riyadh, Jan. 08, 2022, SPA -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 3068 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COIVD-19) in the past 24 hours, adding that the number of critical cases reached 134. Statistics showed that the total number of infections in the Kingdom reached 575,293, while the total number of recoveries amounted to 545,771, following reporting 793 related cases, according to the ministry's daily briefing. Reporting two deaths today, MoH said that this brings to 8892 the total number of fatalities. MoH advised everyone to contact the toll number 937 for consultations and inquiries around the clock, to obtain health information and services, and to know the developments of the coronavirus. --SPA 12:44 LOCAL TIME 09:44 GMT 0008 www.spa.gov.sa/w1675214