ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Monday 1,234 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 135,141, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.

The ministry also announced one more death due to complications caused by the deadly virus taking the total number of fatalities to 497.

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 71,466 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In the statement, 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.

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

The ministry also noted an additional 1,516 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, raising the total number of recoveries to 132,024. — SG