UAE reports 1,148 new cases of coronavirus, 2 deaths - GulfToday

UAE reports 1,148 new cases of coronavirus, 2 deaths

  • 07 Dec 2020
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE Health Ministry said on Monday that they have conducted 87,635 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours.

The ministry used state-of-the-art equipment to detect the number of infections in the country.

The health officials said that they have registered 1,148 new cases of the coronavirus among different nationalities in the UAE.

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The infected cases are receiving the best treatment at facilities across the UAE.  

The ministry also announced that 579 people recovered from the deadly disease.

Health officials said that 2 people died due to COVID-19 related complications.

The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed to Almighty Allah for the speedy recovery of the infected individuals.  

Authorities have urged members of the public to adhere to social distancing guidelines and follow the precautionary measures.

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