The Saudi Health Ministry reported on Sunday a new infection case and two deaths of the killer Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Coronavirus).

The number of infections with corona virus has risen to 1,314 people, including 559 deaths since the virus was detected in the kingdom in June of 2012, said the ministry in a statement.

The virus, better known as corona-virus, is new to humans.

The ministry said 745 cases have been discharged from hospitals, while 14 others are still under treatment.