FILE PHOTO: Dubai Taxis that belong to the road transportation authority (RTA), are seen parked during the 24 hour lockdown to counter the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in front of Dubai Global village, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
DUBAI (Reuters) - The emirate of Dubai is preparing field hospitals to handle any surge in cases of the new coronavirus, a health official said on Thursday, as the United Arab Emirates saw its infection count more than double in the last week.
The UAE has reported 2,659 cases with 12 deaths, the second highest among six Gulf Arab states whose tally has passed 10,500 infections despite containment efforts, including halting passenger flights, imposing curfews and closing public venues.
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