The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 153,645 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

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.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,967 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 216,699. According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced three deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 685.

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 1,866 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 193,321.

VACCINE FOR THE INACTIVE COVID-19 VIRUS: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) announced that the vaccine for the inactive COVID-19 virus is now available in all health centres around the country to all citizens and residents above the age of 18, most notably elderly people and those suffering from chronic diseases, as part of the ministry’s efforts to protect the health of the entire community.

Elderly people’s health a priority: Dr. Hussein Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Under-Secretary for Centres and Health Clinics, stated that the ministry began providing the registered COVID-19 vaccine in its health facilities following positive results that confirmed its efficiency.

People more prone to infection are being prioritised, most notably elderly people and those suffering from chronic diseases, in light of the ministry’s keenness to provide them with distinguished services, as the country’s leadership gives them significant attention, he added, noting that these efforts are part of the comprehensive national work to maintain the health and safety of the community, through adopting innovative treatments, reinforcing the health sector’s capacity, enlarging the scope of testing, and ensuring the availability of skilled and efficient medical personnel.

The health system’s efficiency Dr. Al Rand noted that the UAE’s health sector was among the best in handling the pandemic, due to the country’s advanced healthcare infrastructure and the vision of its leadership to develop the health system and strengthen its global competitiveness, by adopting a vaccine that complies with strict national standards.

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