GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 271 cases; 2,429 infections registered in Saudi

  • Date: 20-Jul-2020
  • Source: Gulf Business
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  • Country:GCC
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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 271 cases; 2,429 infections registered in Saudi

UAE

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has reported a total of 271 new Covid-19 cases and 352 additional recoveries on July 20.

The newly diagnosed cases were confirmed as a result of 27,000 tests conducted to screen for the virus.

The total infection count stands at 57,193, while the total recoveries tally 49,621.

With one additional reported death, the fatality toll has now risen to 340.

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“” وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية - MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) July 20, 2020

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has registered 2,429 Covid-19 infections, 37 deaths and 5,524 recoveries.

Of the newly diagnosed cases, Jeddah has posted the highest with 254 infections.

The death toll now stands at 2,523, while the infection count has risen to 253,349.

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Oman

The Ministry of Health reported a total of 1,739 Covid-19 infections, of which 1,514 were Omanis.

It also confirmed eight additional Covid-19 related demises,