COVID-19: UAE announces 391 new cases, 143 recoveries

Friday, 21 August 2020 16:32

The UAE has announced 391 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 66,193.

The number of recoveries has gone up to 58,296 after another 143 people were given the all-clear.

One patient has died, taking the death toll to 370.

This means that there are currently 7,527 active cases in the country.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), as many as 82,191 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

#UAE Health Ministry conducts 82,191 additional #COVID19 tests, announces 391 new cases, 143 recoveries, one death #WamNews pic.twitter.com/RlsWvntd2d
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 21, 2020

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