The United Arab Emirates reported 541 new coronavirus cases on Monday, an increase on the previous day’s 362, with two COVID-19 related deaths, according to the ministry of health.
The 541 new cases were detected after authorities carried out 82,763 additional COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, read a statement carried by Emirates News Agency WAM.
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With 331 new recoveries in the past 24 hours, the country’s total number of recovered coronavirus cases is now 60,931.
The two new COVID-19 related deaths brings the UAE’s total death toll to 384.
Health Ministry conducts 82,763 additional #COVID19 tests in past 24 hours, announces 541 new cases, 331 recoveries, two deaths.#WamNews pic.twitter.com/VeH7ep1Phm
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 31, 2020
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