UAE reports 674 new coronavirus cases, 761 new recoveries - GulfToday

UAE reports 674 new coronavirus cases, 761 new recoveries

  • 20 Sep 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention conducted more than 92,000 additional COVID-19 tests in the different segments of the society over the past 24 hours and no new deaths were reported.

The ministry reported 674 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 761 recoveries. No new deaths were reported.

This brings to 84,916 the total number of registered cases in the country.

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There were no deaths reported bringing the toll to 404 in the country.

More than new Covid-19 tests were carried out, the ministry said, taking the total to 8.7 million tests in the country.

The ministry expressed its regret and offered its condolences to the family of the deceased and its wishes for fast recovery of all infected people.

It called on the members of the society to co-operate with the health authorities, abide by the instructions and follow social distancing rules to ensure the safety of all.

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