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Asharq Al-Awsat
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UAE Reports 1,552 New COVID-19 Cases

FILE PHOTO: A man receives vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 1,552 new coronavirus cases.

This came after it conducted 258,483 COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours.

The new infections raised the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 642,601.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced four deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,843, state news agency WAM reported.

It also said 1,518 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 620,812.

The Ministry called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

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