The Saudi health ministry said Monday two people have died of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-Cov), known as corona virus.

The deaths were reported in Hofuf, said the ministry in a statement.

The ministry added that a new case of corona virus was also detected in the same city.

According to the ministry, the number of infections rose to 1034 people, including 456 deaths.

The ministry said that 569 cases were discharged from hospitals, while 8 others were still receiving treatment.