New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the Middle East... 'Official Confirmation by UAE Ministry of Health'

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Cases of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) have appeared in the Middle East as well. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on the 29th (local time) that a family from China has been infected with the novel coronavirus.

This is the first time that a Middle Eastern country, including the UAE, has disclosed the occurrence of the novel coronavirus. The UAE, home to Dubai Airport, is also a hub airport in the Middle East region.

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The UAE only stated that the confirmed family members are in stable condition, but did not disclose how many people were infected or where they are receiving treatment. It is reported that this family came from Wuhan, China.

The novel coronavirus is rapidly spreading not only in China but also in East Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.

Meanwhile, on the same day, the Chinese government announced that the death toll from the novel coronavirus has exceeded 132.

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