The Saudi Health Ministry on Sunday announced seven new cases of the corona virus, known as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and three death cases along with eight cured.

The new cases bring to 1,216 the number of cases detected in Saudi Arabia since June 2012, a statement by the ministry said.

The statement added that 517 cases died and 622 cases were cured, while 63 cases are still receiving treatment along with 14 other cases isolated in their homes.