VIDEO: UAE reports 726 new cases of coronavirus, 449 recoveries and 2 deaths

In a news briefing on Saturday Dr Amna Al Shamsi, UAE Government spokesperson, said that  UAE health authorities have conducted additional 42,000 Covid-19 tests, which revealed 726 new cases, bringing the total number of cases to 33,896.

Al Shamsi said “the total number of recovered cases of Coronavirus has reached 17,546 with 449 cases recovered on Saturday after receiving treatment.

“The currently infected cases of Covid-19 who are undergoing treatment is 16,088. We wish all full and speedy recovery’” she said.

“We regret to announce that two people of different nationalities who tested positive for COVID-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 262. Our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, UAE health sector spokesperson, said that the circumstances of COVID-19 are forcing us to adopt a different lifestyle, and be strictly committed to following precautionary measures, health practices and guidelines

“People with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, hypertension and respiratory illnesses are at higher risk for COVID-19. We urge them to stay home, avoid gatherings and follow health practices,” Al Hosani cautioned.

“It is too early and we cannot say that the spread of COVID-19 has been curbed. It all depends on our commitment to precautionary measures put in place and abiding to health instructions and practices particularly social distancing,” Al Hosani said.

Al Hosani further said that with business activities resumed, we might see an increase in cases if the public doesn’t act responsibly and continue to abide by measures in place.

“It is the responsibility of every one, citizens and residents, to cooperate and show their full commitment,” Al Hosani concluded.