COVID-19: 1,158 new cases in UAE; another 1,179 recoveries

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The UAE has confirmed 1,158 new cases of COVID-19 after authorities carried out more than 91,200 additional tests across the country.

Another 1,179 people have recovered, taking the total recovery tally to 84,903.

Meanwhile, two more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 421.

A total of 95,348 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 10,024 are currently active.

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