ABU DHABI — Coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates fell slightly on Monday, with 1,512 new infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry.

The UAE recorded 1,596 and 1,591 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

The ministry on Monday also 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 557,619 and virus-related fatalities to 1,654.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 178,528 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 1,481 more patients recovered from the deadly virus, raising the total number of recoveries to 537,531, according to the statement. — SG