UAE announces 783 new cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 13:41

The UAE has announced 783 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 19,661.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 32,000 coronavirus tests were carried out across the UAE.

It was also confirmed that two people have died from the virus, bringing the total death toll to 203.

Meanwhile, 631 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 6,012 in the UAE.

The latest update of #Coronavirus (#COVID19) in the #UAE #StayHealthy pic.twitter.com/QPaMB6FWjg
— هيئة الصحة بدبي (@DHA_Dubai) May 12, 2020

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