The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) stated that an additional 26,195 tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country has revealed 549 new cases in the country, bringing the total to 11,929.
MoHAP also reported nine expats who have died due to complications from the disease, bringing the country’s total death toll to 98.
إجراء 26,195 فحص إضافي جديد، وتسجيل 549 حالة إصابة جديدة بفيروس #كورونا_المستجد، تخضع جميعها للعلاج، وبذلك يصل إجمالي الإصابات المسجلة في الدولة إلى 11,929 حالة.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) April 29, 2020
The Ministry expressed its deep regrets and condolences to the family of the deceased and wished for the full recovery of the others.
وفاة 9 أشخاص من جنسيات مختلفة من المصابين بفيروس #كورونا_المستجد، ونتيجة مضاعفات ارتبطت بأمراض مزمنة، وبذلك يصل إجمالي الوفيات في الدولة إلى 98 شخص.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) April 29, 2020
In addition, the country also reported 148 patients who have recovered, bringing the total number of COVID-19 recoveries in the country now to 2329 fully recovered patients.
MoHAP advises the general public to adhere to the preventative health and personal hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
It noted basic protective measures such as the frequent washing of hands, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or into one’s elbow, and to seek early medical care if symptoms of fever, cough and difficulty in breathing arise.
The Ministry also advised individuals with respiratory illness symptoms to avoid mixing in crowded places. It also called on members of the public to seek information from official sources and avoid spreading misinformation.
