UAE records 241 new coronavirus cases, one new death

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Cars line up as people wait to enter a drive thru testing centre for the COVID-19 coronavirus in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi on April 2, 2020. (AFP)
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  • The ministry also announced one new death, bringing the total death toll to 10 and the overall number of cases to 1,505
  • The ministry said the increase in the number of cases was due to its proactive testing

DUBAI: UAE’s health ministry announced on Saturday 241 new coronavirus cases in the country, an increase that the ministry said was due to its proactive testing.

The ministry also announced one new death, bringing the total death toll to 10 and the overall number of cases to 1,505.

The ministry also called on residents to strictly adhere to “domestic or institutional” quarantine procedures, as well as recommended all individuals to wear masks.

Topics: UAE Coronavirus COVID-19