MoH: Tawakkalna and strict protocols curbed spread of COVID-19 in Madinah by over 86%

MoH: Tawakkalna and strict protocols curbed spread of COVID-19 in Madinah by over 86%

RIYADH — The 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 Madinah region by more than 86%.This reduction acknowledged 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 Madinah 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 Madinah region was going through a critical period in which the number of infected cases was significantly increasing. This was due to some public negligence in observing