Deputy Minister of Health, Muhammad Haitham confirmed Sunday, that ten municipalities in the south have received medical equipment to open specialized laboratories, in order to conduct analyzes for suspected coronavirus cases.

The ministry posted on its official Facebook page pictures of the ceremony held in this regard, attended by several mayors of related municipalities.

Haitham said that the new supplies will raise the readiness of hospitals located in the south, as part of efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19.

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