Covid-19: UAE reports 2,234 new cases, 775 recoveries

The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said that it had detected 2,234 new coronavirus cases over the preceding 24 hours.

The total number of recorded cases in the UAE therefore stands at 757,145.

The new cases were found after 448,050 tests were conducted to screen for the virus.

The ministry added that no deaths were recorded due to the virus over the last 24 hours.

Also, 775 individuals have fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 743,340.

The UAE recently approved a Sinopharm vaccine which can be used as booster shots to protect against new variants.

“The Sinopharm protein-based vaccine and other Sinopharm vaccines are effective in producing antibodies. However, the new protein-based vaccine could achieve more comprehensive results to ensure higher effectiveness in preventing variants,” said Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, spokesperson for the UAE Health Sectorduring a press briefing on Tuesday.

“The new Sinopharm protein-based vaccine may be given to people over the age of 18 as a booster shot six months after receiving the Sinopharm vaccine, and it has been shown to provide a new level of immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants.”