The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 61,978 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.
In a statement, the Ministry highlighted 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 216 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the UAE to 62,061.
According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care.
MoHAP also noted an additional 276 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 56,015.
MoHAP also announced the death of two patient as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 356, 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.