The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced 697 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total number of fully-healed patients in the country to 14,495.
The total number of recovered cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has reached 14,495 with 697 cases fully recovered today after receiving treatment, @mohapuae announced. #UAEGov
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 23, 2020
MoHaP has also conducted additional 39,000 COVID-19 tests that lead to the discovery of 812 new cases, bringing the total number to 28,704.
The total number of recovered cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has reached 14,495 with 697 cases fully recovered today after receiving treatment, @mohapuae announced. #UAEGov
— UAEGov (@uaegov) May 23, 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 244.
The ministry expresses their sincerest condolences for the bereaved families.
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.