COVID-19: 1,002 new cases in UAE; 1 death

The UAE has confirmed 1,002 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 88,532.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), as many as 93,618 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

Meanwhile, the number of recoveries has gone up to 77,937 after another 942 people received the all-clear.

The ministry has also confirmed the death of one patient, bringing the total number of fatalities to 407.

This means that there are currently 10,188 active cases in the country.

The Ministry of Health conducts 93,618 tests as part of its plans to expand the scope of the tests, and reveals 1002 new cases of the #Coronavirus, 942 recoveries and 1 death case due to complications.#CommitToWin pic.twitter.com/JTFwBYhdrp

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) September 24, 2020