Saudi Gazette report

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Thursday recorded 532 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country to 53,577, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.

The new cases were detected after the ministry conducted over 49,000 additional COVID-19 tests, using state-of-the-art medical equipment.

In the statement, the ministry affirmed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

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

The ministry also announced the death of one patient as a result of COVID-19 complications. The total number of deaths in the country has reached 328, it added.

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

The ministry also noted an additional 1,288 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 43,570 in the country.