Riyadh: The Saudi health authorities has so far conducted more than 1.5 million novel coronavirus (Covid-19) lab tests.
According to figures released by the Health Ministry, the overall number of Covid-19 lab tests stood at 1,000 on average daily since the pandemic broke out.
In a statement posted on the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry said the tests were conducted using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) lab technique.