540 new COVID-19 cases reported in UAE, 38,808 in total

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday announced 540 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 38,808.

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a statement that the new cases of many nationalities are all in a stable condition and receiving medical treatment.

According to the ministry, 745 more patients have made full recovery from the virus, taking the tally of the UAE's recoveries to 21,806.

The ministry also confirmed one more death, pushing the country's death toll to 276.

The UAE was the first among the Gulf countries to report COVID-19 cases.

The country has been showing solidarity with China in its fight against the novel coronavirus.

On Feb. 2 and March 12, the iconic landmarks in the UAE, including Burj Khalifa in Dubai, were lit up twice in the colors of China's national flag.

In late April, the Chinese consulate general in Dubai organized an online conference for Chinese doctors and medical experts to share experiences in preventing and treating the coronavirus with UAE counterparts.