UAE Reports 1,146 New COVID-19 Cases

FILE PHOTO: Travellers wear masks as they arrive at the Dubai International Airport, after the UAE's Ministry of Health and Community Prevention confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike
FILE PHOTO: Travellers wear masks as they arrive at the Dubai International Airport, after the UAE's Ministry of Health and Community Prevention confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike
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UAE Reports 1,146 New COVID-19 Cases

FILE PHOTO: Travellers wear masks as they arrive at the Dubai International Airport, after the UAE's Ministry of Health and Community Prevention confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike
FILE PHOTO: Travellers wear masks as they arrive at the Dubai International Airport, after the UAE's Ministry of Health and Community Prevention confirmed the country's first case of coronavirus, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, said it carried out over 85,643 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours.

The Ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 1,146 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving the necessary medical treatment.

The new infections took the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 143,289.

MoHAP also announced one COVID-19-related death, taking the country's death toll to 515, state news agency WAM reported.

It also announced the recovery of an additional 668 individuals from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 138,959.

The Ministry called on the public to cooperate with health authorities and adhere to social distancing protocols and preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of all.



Muslim World League Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Ferry Sinking near Bali

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Muslim World League Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Ferry Sinking near Bali

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) has extended its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Republic of Indonesia, as well as to the families of the victims, the injured, and the missing, following the tragic sinking of a ferry near the island of Bali.

In an official statement, the MWL expressed its solidarity with the Indonesian people, offering particular support and compassion to the families affected by this devastating incident.

On Thursday, a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, resulting in multiple fatalities and leaving several others missing.