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UAE reports 1,196 new coronavirus infections, 694 recoveries, 5 deaths

December 11, 2020
The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,196 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 182,601. — Courtesy photo
The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,196 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 182,601. — Courtesy photo

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 1,196 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 182,601, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.

The ministry also announced five more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 607.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 163,352 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.

In the 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 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.

It also announced the recovery of a total of 694 more patients from the deadly virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 162,435. — SG


December 11, 2020
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