MOH: Tawakkalna and Strict Precautionary Measures Reduced the Spread of COVID-19 in Medina by Over 86%

MOH: Tawakkalna and Strict Precautionary Measures Reduced the Spread of COVID-19 in Medina by Over 86%

 Ministry of Health (MOH) Spokesman, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali, announced the success of the precautionary and preventive health measures that the ministry implemented in cooperation with other authorities in reducing the number of cases infected with Coronavirus in Medina region by more than 86%, acknowledging the influential and pivotal role of the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) in supporting these efforts through utilizing technology in the epidemiological control, and the accompanying strict preventive measures that necessitate confirming the health condition via Tawakkalna in order to enter workplaces, shops, and malls. Dr. Al-Abdulaali explained that combating the spread of COVID-19 in Medina through digital applications and artificial intelligence proved to be one of the most successful approaches both regionally and globally. As it has effectively contributed, in less than two months, to limiting factors that caused accelerated spread within the region. He stated that Medina region was going through a critical period in which the number of infected cases was significantly increasing. This came as a result of some public negligence in observing the preventive measures and precautions; particularly, the lack of adherence to quarantine in addition to social gatherings. This has led to an increase in the number of daily cases at