UAE announces 254 new coronavirus cases - GulfToday

UAE announces 254 new coronavirus cases

  • 05 Aug 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced 254 new coronavirus cases in the UAE on Wednesday.

The relentless effort of the frontline health workers while using state of the art medical equipment has aided in the recovery of 295 patients. 

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 So far, the total number of recovered cases in the country is 55,385.

The toll of those that passed away has increased by two to 353.

The UAE has recorded a total of 61, 606 cases of coronavirus since the advent of the pandemic.

 

 

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