UAE conducts 57,506 COVID-19 tests, reports 470 new cases and 2 deaths
- 07 Sep 2020
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Monday said it carried out 57,506 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.
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The Ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 470 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment. This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 74,454.
MoHAP also announced the death of two patients as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 390, it added.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery.
It also announced the recovery of an additional 438 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 66,533.