The UAE put out a statement on Friday night reporting its first two deaths in the country.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) noted that one of the individuals was a 78-year old Arab national who had arrived in the country from Europe. The cause of death was a heart attack, coinciding with complications from the coronavirus disease, the ministry added.

MoHAP added that the other individual, a 58-year-old Asian national and resident of the UAE, had prior chronic illnesses – heart disease and kidney failure – which further complicated their inability to fight the disease.

The Ministry expressed its regret and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and expressed its well-wishes for the recovery of all individuals diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. It reassured that both cases had received all necessary medical care and attention in the country’s medical facilities.

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MoHAP urged the general public to cooperate with health authorities, and adhere to precautionary measures announced…

In particular, social distancing, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and ensure the overall health and safety of the community in the UAE.