Coronavirus: UAE hailed as a global pioneer in quest for Covid-19 vaccine

Coronavirus: UAE hailed as a global pioneer in quest for Covid-19 vaccine

Dr Omar Al Hammadi, the official spokesman for the UAE Government, on Monday announced at a media briefing the latest figures and developments in respect of Covid-19 in the UAE.

He started by saying that the number of new daily tests has reached 58,953. These tests have revealed 179 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total cases registered in the country to 62,704. All new cases are undergoing medical treatment, Al Hammadi said.

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He also announced 198 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 56,766, while no deaths were recorded and 5,581 patients are currently receiving treatment.

Al Hammadi explained during the briefing that vaccines are an effective way