UAE records 623 new Covid-19 cases

Another 640 people recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours

Al Wahda Mall security staff check the Al Hosn app of visitors at the entrance. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

The UAE has passed the 1 million mark for Covid-19 cases.

More than 184 million tests have been conducted to date.

The UAE is the 68th country to exceed 1 million infections, data shows.

Case numbers in the Emirates have declined in recent weeks after a surge in infection rates in June.

Mass screening and an extensive vaccination strategy have been key to efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

There have been more than 590 million cases across the world.

Stay-at-home measures and deep-cleaning operations were introduced in the early stages of the outbreak.

Offices and schools were closed as a precautionary measure and flights were grounded when the coronavirus first broke out in early 2020.

Authorities introduced physical distancing and made the wearing of face masks in public mandatory.

Safety measures have been gradually eased in recent months to support a return to normality.

The UAE announced 623 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking its overall tally to 1,010,399.

A further 640 people recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing this total to 988,787.

No coronavirus-related deaths were recorded, with the toll remaining at 2,341.

The number of active cases fell slightly, to 19,271, as recoveries exceeded new infections for a third consecutive day.

The latest cases were identified as a result of 163,744 PCR tests.

More than 182 million tests have been carried out to date under a robust screening strategy aimed at limiting community transmission.

Daily case numbers have declined steadily in recent weeks and have remained below 1,000 since August 15.

Daily infections had surged earlier this summer, topping 1,800 on July 3.

Authorities have urged members of the public to remain committed to Covid-19 safety rules to help support the country's recovery from the pandemic.

Precautionary measures have eased in recent months in line with falling case numbers.

However, some rules remain in place to curb the spread of the virus, including wearing masks when in indoor public settings and following isolation protocols after a positive test.

A green pass status on the Al Hosn app — which is activated by a negative PCR test result — is still required to enter many public places in Abu Dhabi.