UAE Announces 1,153 New COVID-19 Cases

Gulf

December 6th, 12:33pm

Asharq Al-Awsat

FILE - In this June 10, 2020 file photo, an official wearing a mask due to the coronavirus pandemic operates a temperature screening point at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell, File)

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced 1,153 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to 176,429. According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care. The Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases. It also announced three deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 592. Meanwhile, up to 634 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries in the UAE to 159,132.

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