ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 2,160 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 436,625, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.

The ministry announced four more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the total number of virus-related fatalities to 1,428.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 239,268 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.

A total of 2,391 more patients recovered from the deadly virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 418,496, according to the statement.

The ministry also announced that 143,680 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of doses administered in the country so far to 7,124,146. This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 72.03. — SG