UAE announces 1,590 new coronavirus cases and five deaths - GulfToday

UAE announces 1,590 new coronavirus cases and five deaths

  • 03 Jan 2021
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recorded 1,590 new cases on Sunday.

Additionally, 1,609 individuals have recovered and five people passed away. 

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Using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the ministry carried out 125,232 additional COVID-19 tests in the last 24 hours.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

 

 

 

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