Spike in new Covid-19 cases in UAE as more than 72,000 coronavirus tests carried out in 24 hours

  DUBAI – The UAE reported its highest spike in new Covid-19 cases in a day on Wednesday (August 19), with 435 new coronavirus infections The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention said the cases were detected after more than 72,000 coronavirus tests were conducted in 24 hours. The ministry also said that 113 people have recovered from coronavirus in the UAE on Wednesday, while one person died of the virus. The UAE has witnessed an alarming increase in daily cases, indicating a surge of infections. There are currently 6,952 active Covid-19 cases in the country, an increase of more than 1,000 new cases in 15 days. The ministry said most of the cases were caused by social gatherings and people not adhering to precautionary measures such as wearing masks and observing social distancing. To date, the UAE has conducted more than six million tests since the outbreak of coronavirus. Testing is also being conducted in the country for a vaccine that authorities hope will cure the deadly virus. Mass testing is underway, with 14 drive through testing centres open across the UAE. ICA/Expat Media ALSO READ More Dh50 rapid test centers open in Dubai Mouthwash inactivates Covid-19 in 30 seconds, lab tests show
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