The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, on Saturday said it carried out 65,186 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.
The Ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 210 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment. This brings the total number of official cases recorded in the UAE to 64,312.
MoHAP also announced the death of 3 patients as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 364, it added.
The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery.
It also announced the recovery of an additional 123 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 57,694.