The Saudi Health Ministry on Tuesday said that a person died of the Corona virus infection.
The death was reported in al Hafouf city, said the ministry in a statement.
The ministry added that one more case of corona virus was detected in Riyadh.
According to the ministry, the number of infections rose to 973 people, including 422 deaths.
The ministry said that 532 cases were discharged from hospitals, while 18 others are still receiving treatment.