Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reported 1,724 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 530,944, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Thursday.
Three more COVID-19 patients have succumbed to the deadly virus, taking the country’s death toll up to 1,604.
A total of 1,682 COVID-19 patients have also made full recovery, pushing the total number of patients recovered to 511,340.
The latest coronavirus patients, all of whom are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary care, were identified after conducting more than 196,777 additional COVID-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents.
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 the public.
