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The ministry noted that as part of its plans to expand the scope of testing in the country, it conducted 23,000 additional Covid-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents using top-of-the-line medical examination methods.
As a result of increased testing, the 479 new cases were detected. The individuals in question are from various nationalities, the ministry continued, adding that they are currently in a stable condition.
MoHAP also announced the death of four individuals as a result of the virus, noting one of the deceased was a Gulf national, while the three others were Asian nationals. The total number of deaths resulting from the pandemic has reached 41, the ministry added.
The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the Covid-19 patients.
The ministry also called upon the public to cooperate with health authorities and adhere to preventative measures.
MoHAP noted that 98 individuals have fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,286.
In a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus, several precautionary measures were put in place in the UAE, including the #StayHome initiative, a nationwide sanitisation drive, guidelines for proper hygiene in homes and workplaces, among others.
Among the latest steps taken by the UAE government is that all residency visas, entry permits and Emirates IDs will remain valid until the end of 2020.
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