The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China has risen to 132
UAE confirms first case of new coronavirus
UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announces a case of new coronavirus affecting people from one family coming from Wuhan in China.
Wednesday 29/01/2020
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China has risen to 132
DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates announced Wednesday its first case of the new coronavirus, in a family from Wuhan, in what is thought to be the first confirmed case in the Middle East.
"The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced a case of the new coronavirus affecting people from one family coming from the city of Wuhan in China," the state news agency WAM reported, without saying how many were infected.
"It added in a statement that the health condition of those affected was stable and under medical monitoring."
The UAE is home to long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad and is a hub for global air travel.
China's National Health Commission said on Wednesday the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in the country had risen to 132 as of end-Tuesday, with another 1,459 new cases confirmed.