Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 1,078 new cases reported; ministry rubbishes rumours about lockdown; iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ reopens

  • Date: 27-Sep-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 1,078 new cases reported; ministry rubbishes rumours about lockdown; iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ reopens

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UAE reports 1,078 Covid-19 cases, 857 recoveries, 2 deaths

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported 1,078 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 857 recoveries. Two deaths were also reported. The new cases were identified after conducting additional 98,168 tests, the ministry said. 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. The UAE has conducted over 9.2 million tests till date as part of the country's massive screening programmes to combat the spread of Covid-19. However, with a spike in Covid-19