publish time

08/02/2020

author name Arab Times

publish time

08/02/2020

author name Arab Times

ABU DHABI, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates discovered a further two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to seven.

Passengers await transportation after disembarking from the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas at the Cape Liberty Cruise Port on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Bayonne, N.J. Passengers were screened, as a precaution, for coronavirus. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen).


The infected individuals are a Chinese and a Filipino national, the Ministry of Health told the state news agency, WAM.


The announcement comes after they underwent "continuous periodic examinations in line with World Health Organization standards."
Both are currently under observation and are receiving necessary medical care in accordance with the highest health standards, the ministry added.