The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced 873 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) coming from an additional 38,000 tests. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 25,063.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention conducted additional 38,000 Covid-19 tests, which revealed 873 new cases bringing the total number of cases to 25,063, @mohapuae announced today. #UAEGov
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 19, 2020
The Ministry also announced the deaths of three individuals due to complications brought about by COVID-19, bringing the country’s total death toll to 227.
The ministry expresses their sincerest condolences for the bereaved families.
Also, @mohapuae announced that three people who tested positive for COVID-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 227 The Ministry of Health and Prevention expressed sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 19, 2020
MOHAP also reported a huge wave of recoveries from COVID-19 with 1,214 fully-healed patients. This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 10,791.
Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, the official spokesperson for the UAE Government, stated that while there are those who still disobey UAE’s quarantine regulations, she also acknowledged the greater majority who all comply with the country’s measures to combat the spread of the virus.
“Despite the violations we see everyday, we must thank thousands of citizens and residents who adhere to all guidelines and precautionary measures to protect themselves and others. We are delighted to see that many families are committed to avoiding gatherings and responsibly choosing to participate in events through digital platforms,” said Dr. Al Shamsi.
Al Shamsi said the measures to partially ease restrictions by re-opening shopping malls and resuming some necessary economic activities were taken to create a balance between meeting the needs of community segments whose sources of income are associated with the commodities trade and between continuing with the recommended preventive and precautionary measures.
