UAE reports 302 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths

The UAE reported 302 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, after carrying out 55,257 coronavirus tests, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said.

The total number of cases reported in the country has now reached 60,223.

The new cases identified are undergoing treatment, the ministry said.

It also announced that two additional patients who tested positive for Covid-19 died due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 349.

Meanwhile 424 further recoveries were announced on Thursday, taking the total number of those who have recovered from the virus to 53,626.

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The ministry has urged people to comply with all precautionary measures, particularly social distancing protocols, and avoid gatherings, especially during the four-day Eid Al Adha holiday.

The country has already announced that those found organising large gatherings will be fined up to Dhs10,000.