The ministry also announced one new death, bringing the total death toll to 10 and the overall number of cases to 1,505 The ministry said the increase in the number of cases was due to its proactive testing DUBAI: UAE’s health ministry announced on Saturday 241 new coronavirus cases in the country, an increase that the ministry said was due to its proactive testing. The ministry also announced one new death, bringing the total death toll to 10 and the overall number of cases to 1,505. The ministry also called on residents to strictly adhere to “domestic or institutional” quarantine procedures, as well as recommended all individuals to wear masks.