COVID-19: UAE reports 1 death and 1,284 new coronavirus cases

The updated numbers were announced on Friday

Last updated: December 18, 2020 | 14:00

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The Ministry of Health and Prevention said 144,602 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours

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Dubai: UAE reported 1 death and 1,284 new coronavirus cases on Friday.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention said 144,602 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, leading to the detection of the 1,284 new cases. This brings the total number of cases detected in the UAE to 191,150.

765 recoveries were also announced. This brings the total number of recoveries to 167,306.

Meanwhile, the fatality raises the death toll because of complications due to COVID-19 to 630.

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