The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) today announced 240 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the UAE, bringing the total number of cases to 1,264.

 

These new cases were detected upon examining people who came in contact with previously infected patients and did not adhere to preventative measures or maintain sufficient physical distance, said MoHAP in a statement.

 

''A number of cases resulted from international travel. The newly diagnosed patients of various nationalities are in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical care,'' it stated.

 

A total of 12 patients have fully recovered as a result of receiving the necessary medical care, taking the number of recoveries to 108, said the ministry.

 

MoHAP also announced the death of a 51-year-old Asian patient, who suffered from chronic diseases, including kidney failure. The number of Covid-19 fatalities has now reached nine.

 

The ministry and other local health authorities called upon the public to adopt healthy practices to safeguard against contracting contagious diseases and adhere to social distancing for the safety and wellbeing of all.-TradeArabia News Service