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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE announced the detection of 1,111 COVID-19 cases on Monday over the past 24 hours using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting more than 85,093 additional COVID-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few days.

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.

The virus has also claimed three more lives in the past 24 hours, taking the country’s fatality tally to 480.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished 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 physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

The ministry also announced the full recovery of 1,819 cases after receiving the necessary treatment, taking that number up to 120,750.