Riyadh, September 08, 2021, SPA -- The Ministry of Health announced today that 119 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 545,624, including 2,387 active cases. Of these, there are 589 critical cases. The statement added that 7 new deaths have been reported, putting the tally of fatalities at 8,598. Meanwhile, as many as 188 cases have recovered, raising recoveries toll to 534,639, said the statement. --SPA 16:40 LOCAL TIME 13:40 GMT 0021 www.spa.gov.sa/w1615383