UAE announces 1,967 new cases of coronavirus – GulfToday

  • Date: 06-Jan-2021
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UAE announces 1,967 new cases of coronavirus – GulfToday

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The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 153,645 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement, 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.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,967 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 216,699. According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced three deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 685.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It