Home Covid-19 UAE reports 254 new Covid-19 cases, 346 new recoveries The total number of cases detected has risen to 60,760 by Varun Godinho August 2, 2020 The UAE government reported 254 new Covid-19 cases in the country on Saturday, August 1. The total number of cases detected has risen to 60,760. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said that the new cases were detected following 43,268 tests conducted to screen for the virus. According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care. آخر الإحصائيات حول إصابات فيروس كوفيد 19 في الإمارات.The latest update of Coronavirus (Covid 19) in the UAE#التزامك_حياتك#ملتزمون_يا_وطن#فيروس_كورونا_المستجد #كوفيد19#وزارة_الصحة_ووقاية_المجتمع_الإمارات#coronavirus#covid19#mohap_uae pic.twitter.com/KRWCIHEttH — وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) August 1, 2020 The ministry also reported 346 new recoveries on Saturday, pushing the total number of recoveries up to 54,255. There were no new deaths recorded over the preceding 24 hours. MoHAP has said that it aims to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide, to further contain the virus. The ministry reiterated on Saturday measures that should be observed to prevent the transmission of the virus especially during the Eid Al Adha holidays. اهتم بصحتك واحمِ المقربين منك من خلال الالتزام بهذه الإرشادات خلال إجازة عيد الأضحى المبارك#التزامك_حياتك#ملتزمون_يا_وطن#فيروس_كورونا_المستجد #كوفيد19#وزارة_الصحة_ووقاية_المجتمع_الإمارات pic.twitter.com/0NMy5CbqZS — وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) August 1, 2020 It encouraged people to transfer digital means of payment rather than physical notes when distributing money Eid gifts (Ediya) to children. It also said that people should avoid visiting those that are within a high-risk category including pregnant women and the elderly. Tags Coronavirus in UAE Covid-19 Heatlhcare News UAE 0 Comments You might also like UAE’s Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended Building a tech empire: Jumbo Electronics Ltd.’s CEO on 50 years of growth Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free pioneer, passes away at 81