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Coronavirus cases continue to remain below 2,000 in UAE as deaths drop to 2

April 12, 2021
This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 485,675 and virus-related fatalities to 1,533. — WAM file photo
This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 485,675 and virus-related fatalities to 1,533. — WAM file photo



ABU DHABI — Single-day COVID-19 cases in the United Arab Emirates continued to remain below the 2,000-mark, with 1,928 new infections recorded on Monday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.

The ministry announced two more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.

This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 485,675 and virus-related fatalities to 1,533.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 193,896 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 1,719 more patients recovered from the deadly virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 470,175, according to the statement. — SG


April 12, 2021
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