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COVID-19: UAE announces 3 deaths, 412 new coronavirus cases

Ministry of Health and Prevention conducted 32,000 coronavirus tests

Last updated: April 14, 2020 | 22:38

Sara Al Shurafa (Assistant Online Editor) and Khitam Al Amir (Chief News Editor)

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A first responder wearing a protective suit arrives to take a COVID-19 patient in UAE.

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The UAE confirmed on Tuesday 412 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 4,933. Eighty-one new recoveries were also announced, bringing the total number of people who have recovered to 933. The Ministry of Health and Prevention have also announced 3 deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the country because of the coronavirus to 28.

The deaths of the three Asians were caused by COVID-19 complications.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the latest cases were detected through intensified investigation and examination procedures. The ministry confirmed that 32,000 new tests had been conducted.