UAE announces 275 new cases of COVID-19, 94 recoveries

Monday, 24 August 2020 14:00

There are 275 new cases of COVID-19 in the UAE, which brings the total number of cases to 67,282.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), this comes after more than 71,000 tests were conducted nationwide.

The ministry has also announced that one more person has died due to complications caused by the virus, taking the overall death toll to 376 in the country.

Meanwhile, 94 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 58,582.

This means that there are currently 8,324 active cases in the UAE.

More from UAE News

UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel

The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
UAE, Belgium hold third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi

The UAE and Belgium held the third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi, exploring avenues to further expand non-oil trade, foster private sector partnerships and enhance investment in key sectors like energy and advanced tech.
AED 100 million boost for Mother of Nation Endowment for Orphans

The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative has received a contribution of AED100 million from Erth Zayed Philanthropies following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister.
UAE, Bahrain coordinate 100‑tonne Gaza aid shipment

Bahrain's Royal Humanitarian Foundation has dispatched a 100-tonne urgent relief shipment to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the Emirates Red Crescent.