Bulletin: High recoveries; Emirates to cover medical costs

Bulletin: High recoveries; Emirates to cover medical costs

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country.





Here's a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know:

High recoveries, new low in UAE active Covid-19 cases

Active coronavirus cases in the UAE have been steadily declining over the past three weeks. On Thursday, they fell below 7,000 with no fatalities in a clear sign that the country is flattening the curve.  Total recoveries have now crossed 50,000, with a recovery rate of 87.22 per cent compared with the global average of 60.4 per cent.

UAE reports 254 new Covid-19 cases, 494 recoveries, no deaths

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 254 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 494 recoveries. No new deaths were reported. As many as 54,000 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out, the health ministry added.

Covid-test result of arriving residents extended by 24hrsThe UAE on Thursday extended the validity of the PCR test for passengers arriving in the country by 24 hours.

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that the time between taking the PCR test for Covid-19 and arriving at one of the