ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Monday 541 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 70,231, the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM. The new patients, all of whom are in a stable health condition and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 82,863 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the Ministry. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. The ministry also announced two deaths due to COVID-19 complications, taking the total number of deaths in the country to 384. The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished current COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery, calling 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. The ministry also noted an additional 331 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 60,931.
