UAE records new high of 3362 coronavirus cases

UAE records new high of 3362 coronavirus cases

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday recorded 3,362 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 239,587, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced six more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 723.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 134,768 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the 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.

The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery, calling on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions, and physical distance to ensure the health