UAE reports 200 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths

The UAE announced 200 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, after it conducted 337,670 additional tests over the past 24 hours.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed that the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

The total number of coronavirus cases recorded so far in the country has reached 743,352.

No Covid-19 related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, with the death toll remaining unchanged at 2,151.

MoHAP also noted that an additional 119 individuals had fully recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 738,260.

In a 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 of Health conducts 337,670 tests as part of its plans to expand the scope of the tests, and reveals 200 new cases of the #Coronavirus, 119 recoveries and no COVID-19-related deaths have been recorded in the past 24 hours.#TogetherWeRecover

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) December 16, 2021

The UAE has seen a steady rise in new Covid-19 cases during the last week.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has also announced new guidelines to be followed during Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations in the country.

Venues for celebrations will have a capacity limit of 80 per cent and all attendees must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 96 hours and undergo mandatory body temperature testing.

Read: Covid-19: UAE announces protocols for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations

Abu Dhabi has also introduced new border entry regulations starting from Sunday.

Read: Covid-19: Abu Dhabi announces new border entry regulations