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The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, on Sunday said it carried out 71,216 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.

The Ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 390 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment. This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 67,007.

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MoHAP also announced the death of three patients as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 375, 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.

It also announced the recovery of an additional 80 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 58,488.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Saturday that it conducted 70,079 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, MoHAP announced 424 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 66,617.

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

MoHAP also announced two deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 372.

An earlier report said all members of society have a responsibility to adhere to the practices and precautions while combating the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, said Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector.

"There is a pressing need to continue promoting awareness about the healthy practices related to preventing the spread of COVID-19," Al Hosani told Emirates News Agency, WAM.

She attributed the increase in the number of cases during the past two days to some people’s disregard for important preventive measures such as wearing face masks, social distancing and engaging in social activities such as family gatherings and handshaking.

"It has been noticed that the 20 to 40 age group is the most affected due to the wrong perception that their youth will protect them from being infected," she added.

WAM