The toll of cases is at 248, with a total of 45 recoveries The Ministry of Health and Prevention advised people with underlying respiratory problems to avoid public spaces DUBAI: The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has recorded 50 new cases of coronavirus and four recoveries, bringing the total to 248 and 45. The Ministry advised people with respiratory problems to avoid public spaces and called on people to use official sources for information On the coronavirus crisis. All malls in the country will be closed for two weeks starting Wednesday, as part of the country’s efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. Authorities have also closed beaches, pools, parks and gyms. Dubai municipality also closed restaurants, cafes and cafeterias for two weeks.