UAE announces 491 new cases of COVID-19, 402 recoveries

Thursday, 27 August 2020 15:29

The UAE has confirmed 491 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 68,511.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 68,000 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

The number of recoveries has gone up to 59,472 after another 402 people received the all-clear.

The ministry has also reported zero deaths caused by the virus in the last 24 hours, which means the death toll remains at 378.

This means that there are currently 8,661 active cases in the country.

More from UAE News

UAE President inaugurates Zayed National Museum

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has inaugurated the Zayed National Museum on Tuesday during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations in Abu Dhabi, with the museum officially open to the public on December 3.
UAE dispatches search-and-rescue teams, relief aid to Sri Lanka

In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
UAE leaders attend official 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration

Under the theme 'United,' UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was joined by Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates at the official ceremony marking the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad, held at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi.
UAE leaders receive greetings on 54th Eid Al Etihad

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received messages of congratulations on Tuesday, from kings, presidents and emirs across the world, on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.