Latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Middle East

Iran's COVID-19 cases tally rose to 243,051 on Monday after an overnight registration of 2,613 new infections. The death toll is up by 160 to reach 11,731.

Kuwait's COVID-19 cases surpassed 50,000, with 703 new cases reported on Monday. Its death toll increased by five to 373.

Qatar passed the 100,000 coronavirus cases on Monday, with 546 new cases and five deaths in the past 24 hours.

Saudi Arabia on Sunday reported 3,580 new coronavirus infections, increasing the total number of cases to 209,509.

Egypt reported 1,218 new cases on Sunday, the lowest since June 19. The country also witnessed a record 623 daily recoveries. It now has 75,253 total registered cases and 3,343 deaths.

Oman recorded 1,072 new cases on Sunday, bringing the nationwide tally to 46,178. Meanwhile, 10 more fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 213.