COVID-19 in UAE ; swab test,
File photo: Paramedics collect swab samples at a coronavirus drive-through screening station in Sharjah Golf and Shooters Club. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: UAE has announced 236 new cases of COVID-19, 390 recovery and one deaths, in a press briefing on Wednesday night.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), this brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 57,734 while there have been 50,354 recoveries in total and 342 deaths so far.

The latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting more than 47,017 additional COVID-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few days, the ministry said.

The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to all patients, calling on the public to cooperate with health authorities and comply with all precautionary measures, particularly social distancing protocols, to ensure the safety and protection of all.