UAE reports 1,621 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death in last 24 hours - GulfToday

UAE reports 1,621 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death in last 24 hours

  • 25 Dec 2021
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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Saturday announced that it conducted 339,500 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement, the Ministry of Health 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 1,621 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 749,530.

According to the Ministry of Healht, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced 1 death due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,156.

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 585 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 740,707.

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