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1,111 new coronavirus cases, 1,819 recoveries, 3 deaths reported in UAE

October 26, 2020
The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 1,111 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 126,234. — WAM photo
The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 1,111 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 126,234. — WAM photo

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 1,111 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 126,234, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 85,093 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

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 ministry also announced three more deaths due to complications caused by the deadly virus, taking the total number of fatalities in the country to 480.

The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery, calling on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions, and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

The ministry also noted an additional 1,819 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, raising the total number of recoveries to 120,750. — SG


October 26, 2020
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