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The UAE has reported 1,066 new coronavirus cases, the lowest since the beginning of the year.
The figures on Saturday were released after 301,430 PCR tests were carried out in the emirates.
On Friday, 1,070 Covid-19 cases were reported in the UAE.
The daily caseload brings the total number of infections to 708,302.
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Residents receive Covid-19 vaccinations at the Seha Drive-Through Service Centre at the Corniche Abu Dhabi. -
A nurse gives a vaccine shot at Prime Hospital in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
UAE authorities have urged the public to book their Covid-19 booster shot after they have received two doses of a coronavirus vaccine. -
An Abu Dhabi private education staff member has her blood pressure checked before receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. -
Hundreds of pupils from Delhi Private School Dubai queue up with their parents to get inoculated. Courtesy: Delhi Private School Dubai -
A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination site inside the parking garage of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai -
Shenaz Abdul Salam, 13 gets vaccinated at the Seha Covid-19 Drive-Through Service Centre at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention also announced four deaths due to Covid-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,018.
Another 1,633 people beat the virus and the total number of recoveries reached 689,277.
Meanwhile, rules in Abu Dhabi regarding access to public places came into effect on Friday.
Under the measures, which apply to citizens, residents and tourists, proof of vaccination will be required to visit most venues, including malls, restaurants and cafes.
The Covid-19 safety regulations are designed to curb the spread of the virus and safeguard public health.
