UAE reports 318 fresh COVID infections today

In United Arab Emirates, a total of additional 318 cases of the COVID-19 mutant were recorded today, on March 16, 2022, according to the data shared by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday. 

Abu Dhabi, UAE: In United Arab Emirates, a total of additional 318 cases of the COVID-19 mutant were recorded today, on March 16, 2022, according to the data shared by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday. 

The arrival of these new cases brings the total count of the active COVID-19 virus to 29,673, whereas the mark of the confirmed COVID-19 infections increased to 886,301 as of March 16. 

Advertisement

The health ministry further added a total of 1,073 individuals recovered from the contagious virus on Wednesday and have got discharged from the hospital facilities. For the present time, the total count of COVID-19 recoveries increased to 854,326. 

No additional death has been recorded by the UAE health ministry, which means the total tally of the death rate stands at 2,302. 

As per to the health ministry, a total of additional 373,822 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, of which 318 individuals tested positive for the viral illness. 

Additional 143.1 million RT-PCR COVID-19 tests so far have been conducted in the United Arab Emirates. 

In terms of the COVID-19 vaccination rate, there are a total of 9,890,586 individuals in the United Arab Emirates who have received their at least one jab of the WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines and are now partially vaccinated. This number of individuals represents around 99% of the total population. 

On the other end, there are a total of 9,554,306 citizens of UAE have received their required number of the COVID-19 vaccines and are now in the category of fully vaccinated individuals, computing for around 96.6% of the total targeted population. 

Advertisement

There are a total of 4,878,037 UAE residents who are fully vaccinated and have also taken their booster shots or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This number of individuals accounts for nearly 49.3% of the total population, as of March 15, 2022, the data further notes. 

 

Tariq Saeed

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Read More

Violence mars Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier clash

At iconic Maracana Stadium, the much-anticipated World Cup qualifier clash between Brazil and Argentina was marred by violence, leading to a significant delay and a barrage of accusations against the Brazilian police

Saint Lucia’s government signs Development Agreement to build opulent 345-room Grand Hyatt hotel

The government of the small island nation of the Caribbean, Saint Lucia, has recently signed a Development Agreement to construct a luxurious 345-room Grand Hyatt hotel in Choiseul's Sabwisha.

Dubai Police: 7th Equestrian Winter Camp sets to launch

The Dubai Mounted Police has recently launched the seventh Equestrian Winter Camp, with the participation of 120 students from different nationalities.

Recent

UAE security guard rewarded with iPhone 15 for green initiative

Dipesh Chamlagain, a Nepalese expatriate working as a security guard in the UAE, has been awarded a brand-new iPhone 15 for his dedication to recycling

PM Philip J Pierre Attends High-Level Meeting in Saint Vincent and Grenadines

Philip J Pierre, The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, on Thursday Visited Saint Vincent and Grenadines. He visited here to attend a high-level meeting aimed at discussing the existing border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela.

Purple Rain actor Clarence Williams III dies at 81!

Actor Clarence Williams III, famously known for his work in “Purple Rain” and “Mod Squad” passed away at the age of 81. Williams was...
admin