DUBAI, June 8 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday announced 540 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 38,808.
UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention, said in a statement that, the new cases of many nationalities are all in a stable condition and receiving medical treatment.
According to the ministry, 745 more patients have made full recovery from the virus, taking the tally of recoveries to 21,806.
The ministry also confirmed one more death, pushing the country’s death toll to 276.
The UAE was the first among the Gulf countries to report COVID-19 cases.
The country has been showing solidarity with China, in its fight against the coronavirus.
On Feb 2 and Mar 12, the iconic landmarks in the UAE, including Burj Khalifa in Dubai, were lit up twice in the colours of China’s national flag.
In late Apr, the Chinese consulate general in Dubai organised an online conference for Chinese doctors and medical experts, to share experiences in preventing and treating the coronavirus with UAE counterparts.
