The UAE reported 72 new coronavirus cases and 90 recoveries on Tuesday.
Officials confirmed the total number of infections now stands at 740,572, with 735,074 recoveries and 2,142 deaths.
No deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.
The latest cases were identified from 285,711 PCR tests. More than 95.6 million tests have been carried out since the beginning of the pandemic.
Daily cases have dropped consistently in the past few weeks, as 98.55 per cent of the country's population has received a dose of the vaccine, while 88.46 per cent is fully vaccinated.
To date, the UAE has administered 21,373,477 vaccine doses since December last year, when the country embarked on a nationwide vaccination campaign.
In latest developments, the UK said it will recognise all Covid-19 vaccines on the World Health Organisation's emergency use list.
The country will add China's Sinovac, Sinopharm and India's Covaxin to approved vaccines for inbound travellers, the Department for Transport said.
The changes, which come into force from November 22, will benefit fully vaccinated people from countries such as the UAE, Malaysia and India.
Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
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Tips to stay safe during hot weather
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
- Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
- Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
- Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
- Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
- Home adaptations: Use blinds or curtains to block sunlight, avoid using ovens or stoves, and ventilate living spaces during cooler hours.
- Recognise heat illness: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea), and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
