UAE announces 2,101 new COVID-19 cases - GulfToday

UAE announces 2,101 new COVID-19 cases

  • 18 Mar 2021
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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 2,101 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.

In addition to the new cases, 2,628 individuals have recovered, 10 people passed away.

Using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the ministry conducted 198,328 additional COVID-19 tests in the last 24 hours. 

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In a statement on Thursday, 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 434,465 positive coronavirus cases, 416,104 have recovered and 1,424 passed away.

 

 

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