Daily UAE coronavirus infections rise to new high

Daily UAE coronavirus infections rise to new high

The record daily figure of 1,078 takes the total number of cases in the UAE to 90,618

The UAE reported a new peak for daily coronavirus infections on Saturday as the latest 24-hour figure rose to 1,078.

The record figure takes the total number of cases in the UAE to 90,618, it was announced.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said that it conducted 98,168 Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours and reported two further deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 411.



MoHAP also noted an additional 857 individuals had fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 79,676.

Also on Saturday, Dubai Economy said it had fined a further seven businesses operating in the emirate for not adhering to coronavirus precautionary measures.

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