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UAE reports 571 Covid-19 cases, 1 death; infections cross 36,000

The death toll in the UAE now stands at 270

by Zainab Mansoor

June 4, 2020

The UAE registered 571 Covid-19 cases on June 3, ensuing 41,000 tests conducted across the country to screen for the virus.

The tally of infections reported in the UAE now stands at 36,359.

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One additional death was reported, raising the death toll to 270. Meanwhile, the total recoveries have now reached 19,153.

“While we hope our life and business activities will be back to normal, it depends on everyone’s commitment to health practices and precautionary measures in place by the UAE government,” said Dr. Amna Al Shamsi, spokesperson for the UAE government.

However, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), added that the UAE government has decided to resume transit fights by national carrier airlines, Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah airports after a comprehensive assessment of the Covid-19 situation.

“NCEMA has been working closely with the General Civil Aviation Authority and the health authorities to put in place comprehensive guidelines to ensure health and safety of passengers, at all times,” he said.

“Airport staff across the country have been thoroughly trained on precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including screening of passengers and dealing with suspected cases.”