• Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • An EDE scanner sign at the main entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. The scanners can detect whether a person may have coronavirus. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    An EDE scanner sign at the main entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. The scanners can detect whether a person may have coronavirus. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National
  • Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • The UAE has taken robust action to help stem the spread of Covid-19 since the virus first emerged two-and-a-half years ago. Victor Besa / The National
    The UAE has taken robust action to help stem the spread of Covid-19 since the virus first emerged two-and-a-half years ago. Victor Besa / The National
  • A number of safety measures governing the economy, education, travel and the health sector were introduced as part of a major drive to protect public health. Victor Besa / The National
    A number of safety measures governing the economy, education, travel and the health sector were introduced as part of a major drive to protect public health. Victor Besa / The National
  • Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National
    Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National
  • Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Covid-19 cases are on the rise in UAE and authorities have told residents to wear masks as a preventive measure. Pawan Singh / The National
    Covid-19 cases are on the rise in UAE and authorities have told residents to wear masks as a preventive measure. Pawan Singh / The National
  • In Dubai, anyone with a positive PCR test for Covid-19 is a confirmed case. That means you have to isolate for 10 days, even if you do not have symptoms. Pawan Singh / The National
    In Dubai, anyone with a positive PCR test for Covid-19 is a confirmed case. That means you have to isolate for 10 days, even if you do not have symptoms. Pawan Singh / The National
  • In Dubai, the 10-day home isolation period is mandatory. The first day is the day you took the PCR test. Pawan Singh / The National
    In Dubai, the 10-day home isolation period is mandatory. The first day is the day you took the PCR test. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • At a coronavirus briefing on Monday, authorities said the wearing of face masks in indoor public settings would be strictly enforced, with Dh3,000 fines for those breaching rules. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    At a coronavirus briefing on Monday, authorities said the wearing of face masks in indoor public settings would be strictly enforced, with Dh3,000 fines for those breaching rules. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

UAE

Health

Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,657 cases

Another 1,665 people beat the virus in the past 24 hours

The National

June 24, 2022

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The UAE reported 1,657 new Covid-19 cases on Friday from 312,752 tests.

This takes the total tally of infections to 935,345 since the beginning of the pandemic in late January 2020.

Another 1,665 people beat the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 915,857.

One death related to the virus was reported in the past 24 hours, taking the overall toll to 2,310.

There are more than 17,000 active cases in the country.

More than 168 million tests have been conducted to date.

Widespread testing and a high vaccination rate are credited for bringing down the number of new daily infections.

However, case numbers have risen in recent weeks and have topped 1,000 a day since June 9. They were below 200 in early May.

The public is urged to continue following Covid rules to minimise the risk of getting infected.

Updated: June 24, 2022, 10:24 AM
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