Coronavirus: UAE announces 390 new cases of Covid-19

389 more recoveries announced by Ncema

An Abu Dhabi resident receives a Covid-19 test. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE announced 390 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, with 389 recoveries and one death.

The latest numbers released by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (Ncema) mean the country has recorded 68,701 cases in total with 55,492 recoveries and 379 deaths.

The Ministry of Health conducts 79,680 tests as part of its plans to expand the scope of the tests, and reveals 390 new cases of the #Coronavirus, 389 recoveries and 1 death case due to complications.#CommitToWin

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) August 28, 2020

Ncema also tweeted on Friday the Ministry of Health had announced 79,680 more tests.

The latest figures come just 24 hours after the UAE announced its highest spike in numbers for more than six weeks, after 491 new infections were announced on Thursday.

A model of a transformer robot wears a mask and carries a sign saying 'Stay home' outside a shop in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National

Earlier in the week, Government spokesperson Dr Omar Al Hammad said the number of cases had risen by 10 per cent in August, adding that people must continue to wear masks and abide by social distancing measures.

"There have been pictures on social media of gatherings at hotels, without precautionary measures, which contradicts what we are working on," he said during the UAE's regular televised briefing.

"All members of society must be responsible and comply with these measures."