ABU DHABI — The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday said it carried out over 72,388 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.

The ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 679 new cases from various nationalities, who are all in stable condition and are receiving the necessary medical treatment. This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 85,595. There were 674 cases on Sunday.

The ministry also announced one COVID-19-related death, taking the country's death toll to 405.

Meanwhile, the total number of recoveries in the country rose to 75,086 after 85,595 people recovered from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has been cracking down on individuals and establishments that have failed to adhere to precautionary measures, and has recently issued new restrictions on large gatherings and celebrations.

Nine fitness centers and sports clubs in Dubai have been fined or asked to close for violating the United Arab Emirates’ coronavirus guidelines, the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Dubai Economy announced on Sunday.

Three facilities – including a rented playground, a swimming pool at a sports club, and a sports academy – were asked to close, according to a statement from the DSC.

Six other facilities were fined for non-compliance to COVID-19 countermeasures, the statement added. — Agencies