UAE announces 3,962 new COVID-19 cases - GulfToday

UAE announces 3,962 new COVID-19 cases

  • 29 Jan 2021
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recorded 3, 962 new coronavirus cases on Friday.

In addition to the new cases, 2,975 people have recovered and 7 people passed away.

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Using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the Ministry has carried out 180, 930 additional tests in the last 24 hours. 

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In a statement on Friday, 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.

The UAE has recorded 297,014 positive coronavirus cases since the outbreak. 269,999 have recovered and 826 passed away.

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