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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Saturday announced 1,154 new coronavirus cases, which brings the total number of infections reported in the UAE to 183,755.

The Ministry, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, has conducted 56,513 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours.

The infected individuals are from various nationalities and are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, said a ministry statement.

The Ministry on Saturday once again stressed that it aims to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

The MoHAP statement further said that 2 patients suffering from COVID-19 died due to complications. The latest deaths bring the total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the country to 609.

According to Ministry statement, 613 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19 after receiving treatment. Total number of recoveries in the country has reached to 163,048.

The Ministry wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery and expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.

It called 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.