The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Saturday that it conducted 70,079 additionalCOVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate theearly detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 424 new coronavirus cases, bringing the totalnumber of cases in the UAE to 66,617.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and arereceiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced two deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in thecountry to 372.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current COVID-19patients a speedy and full recovery, calling 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 an additional 112 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number ofrecoveries to 58,408.