The Ministry of Health and Protection (MoHaP) recently conducted 71,216 COVID-19 tests that led to the discovery of 390 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 patients to 67,007.
The ministry also reported three patients who have died due to complications from COVID-19, which brings the country’s total death toll to 375.
In addition, the UAE has reported over 80 fully recovered patients, with the total now at 58,488.
This brings the total number of active cases higher from yesterday’s 7,837 to 8,144 as of August 23.
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H.E. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention continues to urge the public to practice social distancing, noting that there have been a surge in the number of cases recently.
“Despite a significant decline in Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks, unfortunately we see a surge in daily cases. We urge the public to adhere to precautionary measures and to avoid family and social gatherings,” said Al Owais.
The world’s first Phase III trials of an inactivated vaccine for COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates have reached the 15,000 volunteers target in less than a month with individuals from 107 nationalities participating in the programme.
Managed by G42 Healthcare in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the trials successfully screened and vaccinated 15,000 volunteers with the first of two vaccine shots they are given during the process. The inactivated vaccine has been developed by Sinopharm CNBG, a leading vaccine manufacturer.
The volunteers encompass 107 nationalities and diverse demographics, including more than 4,500 Emiratis. Over 140 doctors, 300 nurses, and much more administrative and technical support staff are helping to facilitate the vaccine trial.
Volunteers have benefited from quick and simple protocols, enabling them to easily access walk-in centres at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi and Al Qarain Health Center in Sharjah to be registered, screened and administered their first vaccination in one visit.
