The United Arab Emirates has confirmed a new case of the novel coronavirus, taking the total number of people affected by the deadly disease to five in the country, according to media reports on Sunday.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday announced that the new case involves a Chinese travelling from Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus, the Gulf News reported.
The person is currently receiving necessary treatment and his health condition is stable, the ministry said.
The coronavirus outbreak has killed 305 people and infected 14,562 others as the Philippines on Sunday reported the first death outside China from the epidemic that has spread to 25 countries, including India, the US, the UK and Russia.
In China, all the deaths were reported in Hubei Province for which Wuhan is the capital.
Four cases earlier detected in the UAE involve a Chinese family from Wuhan.
The family is still under medical care and their condition is stable, the report said.