ABU DHABI — Single-day COVID-19 cases in the United Arab Emirates remained below the 2,000-mark for the sixth consecutive day, with new 1,903 infections recorded on Tuesday, according to a statement from the country's health ministry.

The ministry announced three 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 500,860 and virus-related fatalities to 1,559.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 192,238 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 1,854 more patients recovered from the deadly virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 483,180, according to the statement. Meanwhile, the ministry announced that 28,737 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered over the past 24 hours. — SG