UAE conducts 43,000 COVID-19 tests, reveals 304 new cases, 701 recoveries
- 15 Jun 2020
The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Sunday that it conducted over 43,000 additional COVID-19 tests.
In a statement, the Ministry affirmed its aim to expand the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.
As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP detected 304 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 42,294.
According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care.
MoHAP also announced one death as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 289, 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.
MoHAP also noted an additional 701 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 27,462.
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, IACAD, announced that the healthcare donations extended by the Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19 have exceeded Dhs144 million in value.
The contributions, which include medical tests for underprivileged people and medical and protective equipment, were made in coordination with government entities, charities and community members. A total of 46,668 medical checkups were conducted at a cost of over Dhs36 million, IACAD said.
Over 233,000 units of medical equipment worth approximately Dhs83 million were donated including 460 ventilators and 300 medical beds. Approximately 232,000 testing units, 360 medical devices, six ambulance cars and other medical supplies were also provided.
Apart from medical equipment, the Fund donated about 5.7 million pieces of personal protective equipment worth more than Dhs17.6 million. These included around four million face masks and one million hand gloves, in addition to large supplies of safety goggles, shoe covers, hand sanitisers and hygiene kits.