The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 172 patients who have fully recovered from the coronavirus disease in the UAE, bringing the total number to 852.
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the country today as the number remains at 4,123.
MoHAP also reported three new fatalities, bringing the country’s total death toll to 25. The Ministry expressed its deep regrets and condolences to the family of the deceased and wished for the full recovery of the others.
The UAE continues to ramp up in its testing as MoHAP spokesperson Dr. Farida Al Hosani announced that the country has reached 23,380 new tests recently.
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
