UAE conducts 93,682 COVID-19 tests, reports 842 new cases, one death - GulfToday

UAE conducts 93,682 COVID-19 tests, reports 842 new cases, one death

  • 16 Sep 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Wednesday said it carried out 93,682 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 842 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment.

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This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 81,782. MoHAP also announced the death of one patient as a result of COVID-19 complications.

The total number of deaths in the country has reached 402, it added.

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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 821 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 71,456.

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