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The UAE Government has announcThe announcement was made during a regular media briefing held today by Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson of the UAE health sector. She elaborated on the precautionary measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority have announced the closure starting tomorrow, Sunday, of public and private beaches, parks, swimming pools, movie theatres, and sports halls and lounges for a period of two weeks.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has announced the first two deaths caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the country.

The UAE announced on Saturday the detection of 13 new coronavirus cases and the recovery of seven more individuals.

The UAE joins the world in marking the World Down Syndrome Day which takes place on March 21 every year to raise the community awareness about the down syndrome and to support its patients, as well as to integrate them in society and ensure their access to their rights fully, and empower them to prove themselves and their capabilities and provide support to their families in dealing with challenges of this disease.

The UAE announced on Thursday the detection of 27 new coronavirus cases and the recovery of five.