COVID-19: Updates from UAE government media briefing

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As many as 791,739 COVID-19 tests were carried out in the UAE between December 2 and December 8, which helped identify 8,688 new cases.

A total of 4,628 patients recovered during the same period, while 20 others died. The fatality rate of 0.3 per cent is among the lowest in the world

The figures were revealed during the UAE government's latest media briefing on Tuesday.

Spokesperson Dr. Omar Al Hammadi reassured pregnant women that COVID-19 does not pose a threat to them or the foetus, citing official data and studies, but he advised them to exercise caution, follow precautionary measures and take vitamins and supplements instructed by doctors.

Dr. Al Hammadi reiterated that wearing a mask protects those suffering from chronic lung diseases from infections that may impact their respiratory system, but emphasised that no person should wear a mask while suffering from acute shortness of breath.

He also urged people to practice sports activities in places where there is adequate physical spacing and good ventilation, as wearing a mask during high-intensity sports can put physiological pressure on the body, especially for those who suffer from diseases of the heart and lungs.

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