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Published on March 22, 2020
United Arab Emirates today announced the detection of 13 Covid-19 new cases and the recovery of seven more individuals. Total number of COVID-19 cases in the UAE now reached to 153.
The announcement was made by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention during a virtual press briefing held in line with the ongoing precautionary measures taken to avoid gatherings and ensure people’s well-being and safety.
During the briefing, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesperson for the UAE health sector, highlighted the latest COVID-19 developments in the country and the measures taken by Emirati authorities to combat the spread of the pandemic. Dr Al Hosani added that two deaths from COVID-19 were confirmed in the UAE on Friday.