UAE announces 390 new cases of COVID-19, 389 recoveries

Friday, 28 August 2020 14:31

The UAE has confirmed 390 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 68,901.

According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 79,000 additional tests have been carried out across the Emirates.

The number of recoveries has gone up to 59,861 after another 389 people received the all-clear.

The ministry has also reported one death caused by the virus, which now takes the overall death toll to 379.

This means that there are currently 8,661 active cases in the country.

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