UAE announces 210 new coronavirus cases and three deaths - GulfToday

UAE announces 210 new coronavirus cases and three deaths

  • 16 Aug 2020
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, on Sunday said it carried out 65,186 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.

 

The Ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 210 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment.

 

This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 64,312.

 

MoHAP also announced the death of three patient as a result of COVID-19 complications.

 

The total number of deaths in the country has reached 364, it added.

 

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery.

 

It also announced the recovery of an additional 123 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 57,694.

 

WAM

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