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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), reported 1,278 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.

Additionally, 726 individuals have recovered and four people passed away in the last 24 hours.

Using state of the art medical testing equipment, the ministry carried out 144,174 additional tests. 

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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.

Since the outbreak of the virus, the UAE has recorded 188, 545 positive cases, 165, 749 have recovered from the virus and 626 people passed away.

UAE Government official spokesman Dr Omar Abdulrahman Al Hammadi said that with the holiday period in the country everyone needs to adhere and to follow all of the preventive measures.

Hammadi said during a media briefing on the latest development on coronavirus.

Hammadi said, “Currently, there is a winter vacation period that coincides with school holidays, which will increase social and tourism activities.

“Although students need to be active and enjoy recreation time with family and friends, we call on everyone to adhere and to follow all of the preventive measures.

“We want to continue physical distancing, washing and sanitising hands, wearing masks and being careful when coming in contact with the elderly and people with chronic diseases.”