Dr Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government, said 25 per cent of all Covid-positive patients have now recovered.

The UAE has recorded 458 Covid-19 recoveries in a single day - its highest ever. This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 4,295.

Dr Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government, said 25 per cent of all Covid-positive patients have now recovered. The UAE has 12,937 Covid-19 active cases.

The official announced 624 new infections after 33,155 more tests were carried out. She also announced 11 deaths, taking the toll to 185.

Dr Al Shamsi attributed the increase in recovery cases to the proactive measures being taken in the country. "We call on the public to cooperate with the health authorities and to continue adhering to all precautionary measures, including staying at home, social distancing protocols and wearing of face masks."

Meanwhile, on Friday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ordered payment of all costs related to treatment of critical cases of coronavirus through stem-cell therapy. The initiative comes after the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Center (ADSCC) announced development of an innovative and promising treatment for Covid-19 infections using stem cells.

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Ismail Sebugwaawo

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