UAE announces 944 new COVID-19 cases and 1,265 recoveries - GulfToday

UAE announces 944 new COVID-19 cases and 1,265 recoveries

  • 27 Dec 2020
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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Sunday that it conducted 152,146 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, the MoHAP announced 944 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 201,836.

The Ministry of Health also announced 2 deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 657.

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

MoHAP also noted that an additional 1,265 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 178,672.

 

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