ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates announced 331 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, 29 recoveries and two deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention in a report carried by state news agency WAM late Thursday. As part of the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention"s plan to intensify virus screenings to bring the novel virus under control, it conducted over 40,000 COVID-19 tests over the past two days involving various segments of society, including UAE citizens and residents, using latest state-of-the-art-technology, said the report The new cases, all of which are in a stable condition and being given the necessary health care, bring the total number of recorded cases in the country to 2,990, the report added citing the ministry’s statement. The deaths included one person of Asian nationality and another of Arab nationality who were suffering from chronic diseases, bringing the number of deaths in the country to 14. The ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for all patients. The ministry also announced the full recovery of 29 new cases after receiving the necessary treatment, taking to 268, the total of those who got cured of the virus in the country.