publish time

20/03/2020

author name Arab Times

publish time

20/03/2020

Abu Dhabi, Mar 20: The UAE reported its first two deaths from coronavirus on Friday as the country continues its efforts to combat the outbreak.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention made the announcement. One of the two cases is 78-year old Arab national who came from Europe and tested positive for COVID-19 and died due to heart attack while the other is a 59-year-old Asian expat who was suffering from chronic diseases including heart disease and kidney failure.