Coronavirus in UAE: 30 people infected after hosting family gatherings

Date:

The infected cases include a two-month-old infant and a number of elderly people

Thirty of the new cases infected with Covid-19 belong to two families who broke social distancing and held a family gathering that got them infected, a senior government official has announced

During the regular virtual press briefing held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, Dr Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government, said 546 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the UAE after 25,573 more tests were carried out. This brings the total number of people infected with Covid-19 in the country to 15,738.

The official also announced 11 new coronavirus deaths due to complications related to chronic illnesses taking the death toll to 157.

“Thirty of the new cases infected with Covid-19 belong to two families who broke social distancing and held a family gathering that got them infected. The infected cases include a two-month-old infant and a number of elderly people,” said Al Shamsi.

A total of 206 new recoveries were also registered on Wednesday.

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Wind, fog, or additional rain? Here’s what to expect from the UAE’s weekend weather.

Scattered showers, shifting winds, and varying sea conditions set...

Relm obtains full VARA VASP license, broadening its regulated digital asset broker-dealer services in the UAE.

Relm’s services will focus on OTC trading, broker-dealer operations,...

Sharjah Education Academy opens admissions: Key details on fall 2026 programmes

Applications are open until April 30, offering flexible programmes...

F1 Academy to take the spotlight at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

Additional races scheduled in Austin and Montreal following Saudi...