COVID-19: 626 new cases in UAE; 918 recoveries

Monday, 28 September 2020 14:34

By Sanooj Sherif

The UAE has confirmed 626 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 92,095.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 76,800 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

Meanwhile, the number of recoveries has gone up to 81,462 after another 918 people received the all-clear.

The ministry has also confirmed the death of one patient, bringing the total number of fatalities to 413.

This means that there are currently 10,220 active cases in the country.

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