UAE announces 390 new cases of COVID-19, 80 recoveries

Sunday, 23 August 2020 14:04

By Sneha May Francis

The UAE has announced 390 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 67,007.

The number of recoveries has gone up to 58,488 after another 80 people were given the all-clear.

Three people have died, taking the death toll to 375.

This means that there are currently 8,144 active cases in the country.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), as many as 71,216 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

#UAE Health Ministry conducts 71,216 additional #COVID19 tests, announces 390 new cases, 80 recoveries, 3 deaths #WamNews pic.twitter.com/0rUJETI9bZ
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) August 23, 2020

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