The UAE government announced that 170 people had recovered from COVID-19 after receiving the necessary care, bringing the total number of recoveries to 588.
On Saturday, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson of the UAE health sector, said that 376 new virus cases were detected after more than 20,000 new tests were conducted.
This brings the total number of those infected with the virus in UAE to 3,736.
The new coronavirus cases are of various nationalities, all of whom are in a stable condition.
"Health experts are continuing to review the latest drug treatments available to support patients fighting the virus. Hydroxychloroquine medicines and other anti-viral drugs - as per research - are being used in the UAE and we are following up on their effectiveness," according to Hosani.
She noted that the UAE has also started clinical trials of plasma therapy for treatment along with a number of other treatments.
The effectiveness of the new methods are being researched, and the UAE is keen to further look into studies and treatments around the world and will not delay in providing any available treatment to citizens and residents, she added.
Regarding the period during which people are expected to remain at home, Hosni said that it is not possible to predict a specific date, however, she noted that the situation is being monitored.
