UAE conducts 64,110 COVID-19 tests in past 24 hours, reports 262 new cases - GulfToday

UAE conducts 64,110 COVID-19 tests in past 24 hours, reports 262 new cases

  • 11 Aug 2020
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 64,110 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

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.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, ministry announced 262 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 62,966.

The ministry announced one death due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 358.

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

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished current COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery, calling on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and social distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

The ministry noted an additional 195 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 56,961.

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