UAE announces 51,000 additional COVID-19 tests, 351 new cases, 554 recoveries and one death - GulfToday

UAE announces 51,000 additional COVID-19 tests, 351 new cases, 554 recoveries and one death

  • 26 Jul 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Sunday that it conducted over 51,000 additional COVID-19 tests, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP detected 351 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 58,913.

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. 

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According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced one death because of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 344, it added.

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

MoHAP also noted an additional 554 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 52,182.

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