Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Lancet, the world’s leading medical journal, praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia in confronting the coronavirus pandemic.

In an article titled “COIVD-19: the worst may be yet to come,” the journal noted that Saudi Arabia has allocated an unlimited budget, raised the capacity of intensive care units, and opened hundreds of so-called “fever clinics” (Tatman clinics) to ensure free access to all patients who have symptoms of the virus.

The Kingdom has also its health-care workers abreast of the latest developments in the medical field with regard to coronavirus through various audiovisual outlets so as to constantly keep them informed about the latest discoveries in the world in this regard.

The magazine sheds light on general conditions of the coronavirus pandemic around the world, which according to the article, are getting complex and troubling in many regions of the world.

It noted that while the Western European countries began to ease restrictions in their countries, the pandemic is still in its beginning globally, with more than 160,000 new cases being reported per day since June 25.

The journal pointed to the increase in cases of people infected with the virus in southern Africa, which means that the pandemic has set a strong foothold in sub-Saharan countries. It stated that each of the United States of America, Brazil and India registered more than 100,000 new cases from June 26 to July 3. The pandemic is also raging in Russia, forming a belt of infection that tracks through Central Asia, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

The Lancet, affiliated with the prestigious publishing house Elsevier, is one of the oldest and best-known general medical journals in the world. The magazine was founded in 1823, and is now followed by a large audience of about two million readers registered through its website.

The journal’s coverage is international in focus and extends to all aspects of human health. The Lancet publishes the original primary research and review articles of the highest standard. The magazine, which has editorial offices in London, New York and Beijing, publishes comprehensive and researched medical studies, scientific reports and reviews.