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UAE Announces 3,498 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,478 Recoveries, 16 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published February 26, 2021 | 03:15 PM
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 26th Feb, 2021) The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 187,176 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.
In a statement on Friday, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.
As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 3,498 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 385,160.
According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.
MoHAP also announced 16 deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,198.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.
MoHAP also noted that an additional 2,478 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 377,537.
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