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The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia surpassed 100 000 on Sunday, the health ministry said, amid a new surge in infections just weeks ahead of the start of the hajj.
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Saudi virus cases top 100 000 with new spike ahead of the hajj

On Friday, the kingdom announced a renewed lockdown in the city of Jeddah, gateway to the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, to counter the jump in cases

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