The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) stated that an additional 29,984 tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country has revealed 490 new cases in the country, bringing the total to 10,839.
The number of new cases is lower than yesterday’s number of 536 new cases.
MoHAP also reported six expats who have died due to complications from the disease, bringing the country’s total death toll to 82.
إجراء 29,984 فحص إضافي جديد، وتسجيل 490 حالة إصابة جديدة بفيروس #كورونا_المستجد، تم عزلها جميعًا، وتتلقى العلاج اللازم، وبذلك يصل إجمالي الحالات المسجلة في الدولة إلى 10,839 حالة.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) April 27, 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 6 أشخاص من جنسيات مختلفة من المصابين بفيروس #كورونا_المستجد، ونتيجة مضاعفات ارتبطت بأمراض مزمنة، وبذلك يصل إجمالي الوفيات في الدولة إلى 82 شخص.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) April 27, 2020
In addition, the country also reported 112 patients who have recovered, bringing the total number of COVID-19 recoveries in the country now to 2,090 fully recovered patients.
Minister of Health and Prevention H.E. Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, in a recent media briefing, stated that working hours have not changed across all COVID-19 testing centers as the country continues to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“The more tests we conduct, the earlier we detect more cases, and the more efficiently we can contain the virus. The more tests we perform, the more proactive we can handle those proven to be in contact with confirmed cases, as well as those who don’t exhibit any symptoms and yet carry the infection.” said Al Owais.
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.
