The Saudi health ministry said Tuesday two people have died of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-Cov), known as corona virus.
The deaths were reported in Kharj and Taif, 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 800 people, including 340 deaths.
The ministry said that 446 cases were discharged from hospitals, while 14 others were still receiving treatment.