• Al Wahda Mall security staff check the Al Hosn app of visitors at the entrance. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    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.
    The UAE has passed the 1 million mark for Covid-19 cases.
  • More than 184 million tests have been conducted to date.
    More than 184 million tests have been conducted to date.
  • The UAE is the 68th country to exceed 1 million infections, data shows.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Safety measures have been gradually eased in recent months to support a return to normality.

Health

Coronavirus

UAE records 623 new Covid-19 cases

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

The National

August 22, 2022

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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.

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Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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Updated: August 22, 2022, 12:29 PM
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