COVID-19: 370 new cases in UAE, 2 deaths

Friday, 10 April 2020 22:18

The UAE has confirmed 370 new cases of COVID-19, while two patients have died and another 150 have recovered.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the latest cases were detected through its intensified investigation and examination procedures.

All of them are in a stable condition.

The Ministry also revealed that the patients who died were Asian nationals who suffered from chronic diseases.

This brings the total number of cases diagnosed in the country to 3,360, of which 2,926 are active, while there have been 418 recoveries and 16 deaths so far.

The Health detects 370 new #Coronavirus cases, after conducting more than 49,000 tests as part of its plan to expand the scope of tests, and announces the recovery of 150 cases.
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 10, 2020

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of two Asian expats who tested positive for COVID-19 and died due to complications. This brings total death toll to 16.
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) April 10, 2020

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