UAE announces 20 deaths and 3,140 new coronavirus cases - GulfToday

UAE announces 20 deaths and 3,140 new coronavirus cases

  • 19 Feb 2021
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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recorded 3,140 new coronavirus cases on Friday.

In addition to the new cases, 4,349 individuals have recovered and 20 people passed away. 

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Using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the ministry conducted 169,526 additional COVID-19 tests in the last 24 hours.

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 365,017 new coronavirus cases since the outbreak, 351,715 have recovered and 1,093 passed away.

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