Seven COVID-19 deaths in the UAE, 532 new cases reported

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Health Ministry reports 532 new coronavirus cases in the UAE, bringing the total number of cases to 9,813.

The Ministry announced the death of seven patients from COVID-19. The deceased are of various nationalities and suffered from pre-existing chronic illnesses. The total number of deaths has now reached 71.

The Ministry announced the full recovery of 127 cases after receiving the necessary treatment, taking to 1,887 the total of those now recovered from the virus in the UAE, which is nearly 20% of the total infections.

The UAE Government has announced that the number of COVID-19 tests has broken the one million mark, reaching a total of 1,022,326 screenings as part of the national plan to intensify coronavirus detection.

Dr Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said that COVID-19 tests are available nationwide under the directives of the UAE leadership for Emiratis and residents alike at more than 14 mobile drive-through facilities, in addition to screening centres provided by hospitals and other medical facilities across the country, as well as screening services dedicated to people of determination.

The Minister attributed the success in conducting such a large number of tests to the "tireless efforts made 24/7 by dedicated medical teams."

"Even during the holy month of Ramadan, the working hours of our medical teams have not changed, and they are continuing their work with more determination to ensure public health and safety," he added.

"The more tests we conduct, the earlier we detect more cases, and the more efficiently we can contain the virus. The more tests we perform, the more proactive we can handle those proven to be in contact with confirmed cases, as well as those who don’t exhibit any symptoms and yet carry the infection."

"It is normal that we detect more cases when we accelerate screening. And herein we would like to reassure the public that this increase in the number of patients is expected and proves that we are on the right path to contain the spread of the virus."

He conveyed to the public his high regard for the country’s frontline health workers in combatting the virus.