The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that 15 new coronavirus cases, involving people with a range of nationalities, were recorded in the UAE on Friday, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 45.

In a statement, the ministry further mentioned that two Chinese patients aged 38 and 10, that were previously diagnosed with the virus have made a full recovery – tallying up the total number of fully recovered patients in the UAE to seven.

MoHAP confirmed that 13 of the new cases arrived from abroad, as the country’s early monitoring and reporting system screened and identified the cases from Thailand, China, Morocco, India, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Iran and UAE nationals.

The other two cases, (from UAE and Egypt nationals) were diagnosed with Covid-19 after being in close contact with cases associated with the UAE Tour, a cycling event

Five individuals in close contact with Covid-19 patients have also been screened, placed under health quarantine and subjected to preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus, the by the ministry statement added.

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All the confirmed cases being monitored are said to be in a stable condition, as they are being provided with all the necessary health care required round-the-clock

UAE announces recovery of two cases of COVID-19 and reported a 15 cases of different nationalities have tested positive for the virus, taking to 45 the total infections in the country#coronavirus#covid19#mohap_uae

— وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) March 6, 2020

The ministry has advised members of the public to avoid direct contact with others, in particular, cheek and nose greetings, shaking hands, kissing and hugging

Residents have also been advised to adhere to preventative health and personal hygiene protocols and to refrain from spreading unconfirmed rumours about the novel coronavirus.

For your safety, avoid direct contact with others, in particular cheek and nose greetings, shaking hands, kissing and hugging#coronavirus#covid19#mohap_uae pic.twitter.com/E2FMrOKtNz

— وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع – MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) March 6, 2020

The recorded number of coronavirus cases around the world has currently surpassed 102,000 with a reported of 3,497 deaths and 57,623 recoveries.