A woman wearing a protective face mask and gloves holds a sign at Mall of the Emirates after the UAE government eased a curfew and allowed stores to reopen, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 5, 2020. (AP)

Coronavirus: UAE records around 1,200 COVID-19 cases

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Lauren Holtmeier, Al Arabiya English

Published: 10 December ,2020: 09:56 AM GST Updated: 10 December ,2020: 03:14 PM GST

There were 1,255 new COVID-19 cases in the UAE on Thursday and four virus-related deaths, the health ministry reported.

Total cases now stand at 181,405, and there have been 602 virus-related deaths.

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“According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care,” state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.

There have been 161,741 total recoveries.

“The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called 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,” WAM reported yesterday.

Yesterday, the UAE announced that the Sinopharm vaccine was approved for use and proved 86 effective.

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