UAE announces 14 new coronavirus cases

UAE announces 14 new coronavirus cases
UAE announces 14 new coronavirus cases

The United Arab Emirates has recorded 14 newCOVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said on Monday, bringingthe total number of reported cases to 59, according to UAE news agency.

In a statement, the health ministry said thecases involve four Emiratis, three Italians, two Bangladeshis, two Nepalese, aRussian, an Indian and a Syrian national.

It added that the latest cases were discoveredfollowing an "active and continuous investigation" and examiningthose who came in contact with previously confirmed infected individuals whowere quarantined.

The ministry affirmed that UAE authorities havespared no effort in monitoring the spread of the virus in the country andhandling it according to the highest medical standards.

It added that several precautionary measureshave been put in place, including the installation of detection thermal imagingsystems and health checks at the country's border entry points, and isolatingconfirmed and suspected cases.

The ministry urged members of the public toadhere to preventative health measures and to refer to the tips offered on itswebsite to prevent the spread of the disease.

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