UAE announces 3,498 new COVID-19 cases

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention ( MOHAP) announced that it conducted 187,176 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement on Friday, 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.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, MOHAP announced 3,498 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 385,160.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MOHAP also announced 16 deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,198.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called 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.

MOHAP also noted that an additional 2,478 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 377,537.

Masdar recently announced the opening of a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

The new centre is part of the Mubadala Health network of COVID-19 vaccination centres and supports the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, in implementing the UAE’S vigorous vaccination programme.

The first dose vaccination is available immediately to UAE citizens and residents aged 50 and over, those with chronic illnesses and people of determination at the walk-in centre in Masdar City.

The vaccine is also immediately available to people under the age of 50 who are coming for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccination centre is open from Sunday to Thursday between 10am and 7pm, no appointments are necessary for people who meet the current criteria, and all vaccinations are free of charge. Visitors will be asked to present their Emirates IDS and have the free Alhosn app downloaded on their mobile phones before receiving the vaccine.

Abdulla Balalaa, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Real Estate, Masdar City, said, “At Masdar City, we are delighted to continue our support of the fight against COVID-19 by hosting a vaccination centre.