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Szilvia Marosi undergoes a PCR test for Covid19 in Dubai Image Credit: Stefan Lindeque/Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has reported 68 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 741,858, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Saturday.

No new COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed, keeping the country’s death toll at 2,145. A total of 98 COVID-19 patients have also made full recovery, shooting up the overall recoveries to 736,699.

The newly detected infections were identified after conducting 294,480 PCR tests across the country.

The ministry wished patients speedy recovery, urging the public to cooperate with health authorities and comply with precautionary measures, particularly social distancing protocols, to ensure the safety and protection of the public.