The UAE has announced 532 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 9,813.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than one million tests for the coronavirus have now been carried out across the UAE.
It was also confirmed that seven more people have died from the virus, bringing the total death toll to 71.
Meanwhile, 127 more patients have recovered, meaning the total number of recoveries in the UAE now stands at 1,887.
More details to follow.
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