UAE reports 3,068 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, three new deaths

The UAE reported 3,068 COVID-19 cases and three new deaths over the past 24 hours according to the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA).

That’s from 424,861 tests conducted in the same period.

Three new deaths have also been announced, bringing the total deaths caused by COVID in UAE to 2,185.

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