UAE sees 1,506 new coronavirus cases; 2 deaths - GulfToday

UAE sees 1,506 new coronavirus cases; 2 deaths

  • 29 Dec 2020
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 1,506 new cases on Tuesday. Additionally, 1,475 individuals have recovered and 2 people passed away.

Using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the ministry carried out 153,157 additional tests in the last 24 hours. 

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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.

Since the outbreak, the UAE has recorded 204,369 positive cases, 181, 400 have recovered and 662 individuals passed away.

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