The UAE has reported record highs both in the number of new cases and recoveries for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) has recently conducted 29,000 additional tests that led to the discovery of 781 new cases in the country, with the total now reaching over 18,198.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention conducted additional 29,000 Covid-19 tests, which revealed 781 new cases bringing the total number of cases to 18,198. The new cases identified are undergoing treatment, @mohapuae announced today. #UAEGov
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 10, 2020
MoHaP also reported 13 new casualties from different nationalities as the UAE’s death toll for COVID-19 is now at 198.
The Ministry expresses its sincerest condolences for the bereaved families.
Also, @mohapuae announced that 13 people of different nationalities who tested positive for COVID-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 198. The Ministry of Health and Prevention expressed sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 10, 2020
MoHaP furthered that recoveries also reported a new record high exceeding 509 recoveries in one day, as the total number of fully healed citizens and residents has reached 4,804.
The Ministry also 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.
