UAE authority denies deaths of 5 of a family due to Covid-19

Dubai - Taking to Twitter, the NCEMA denied the "validity of reports circulated on television and social media".

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has denied media reports about the death of five members of a family as a result of Covid-19.
Taking to Twitter, the NCEMA denied the "validity of reports circulated on television and social media".
"The matter has now been referred to the Federal Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution to take the necessary legal measures in coordination with the authorities concerned," the authority tweeted.
Abu Dhabi Media apologised to its audience for reporting the story live. It said the details were given by one of the family members. It confirmed that a "comprehensive investigation" has been launched to take appropriate measures, and "hold the source of the story accountable through official legal channels".
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