11 new coronavirus cases in UAE

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced 11 new cases of the coronavirus, COVID-19, in the country on Thursday (March 12).

 

According to a statement released by the Ministry, the individuals were placed under quarantine as suspected cases subsequent to their entry into the UAE. Following required testing and monitoring, the individuals were confirmed positive with COVID-19, it added said a Wam news agency report.

 

The total



number of positive coronavirus cases in the UAE has now reached 85, the MoHAP statement said.

 

The 11 individuals diagnosed with the new coronavirus include two Italians, two Filipinos, one Montenegrin, one Canadian, one German, one Pakistani, one Emirati, one Russian and one British citizen.

 

MoHAP confirmed that the cases are being monitored, and individuals are currently in a stable condition and are receiving all necessary health care required.