ABU DHABI 16 June 2020: Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government, yesterday said that patients with diabetes account for 40 percent of Covid-19 related deaths.
She emphasised the importance of complying with all precautionary measures and following a healthy lifestyle, especially among elderly people suffering from chronic diseases.
The UAE Government announced on Monday that more than 27,000 additional Covid-19 tests were conducted among UAE citizens and residents, resulting in the detection of 342 new cases and taking the total number of infections in the country to 42,636.
Dr Al Shamsi noted an additional 667 individuals have fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to more than 28,129, adding that a total of 14,216 individuals are still being treated.
She also announced the death of two individuals as a result of Covid-19 complications, taking the total number of fatalities in the country to 291.
Dr. Al Shamsi expressed her sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished Covid-19 patients a speedy and full recovery.
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