UAE RAMPS UP TESTS: The UAE has ramped up coronavirus testing following the pandemic's spread. As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, there were 127,000 individuals who had been tested for coronavirus in the UAE, according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention. These figures, relayed to the Emirates News Agency, indicate the country's concerted efforts to prevent the further spread of the virus. Considering data on COVID-19 testing per capita, the UAE is now leading global efforts to ensure the mitigation of the pandemic.