Coronavirus: UAE records 301 new cases and one death

Another 149 people recovered over a 24-hour period

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  Abu Dhabi residents take the underpass in front of Al Wahda Mall. The Ministry of Health and Prevention has advised people to wear a mask when outside, whether they are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or not. Victor Besa / The National

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  People follow the mask-wearing advice. Victor Besa / The National

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  An Abu Dhabi resident orders tea near Al Wahda Mall. The public is following government advice to help keep infections down. Victor Besa / The National

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  Masked residents protect themselves and others as they take the underpass at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

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  Face masks are available at a tailoring shop in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Face masks are worn crossing the road. Victor Besa / The National

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  The UAE has had a successful Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Victor Besa / The National

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  Staff members of INAYA, the facilities management company, wearing protective face masks in International City in Dubai. Only two entrances are open for vehicles coming from Al Awir road before the Dragon Mart 1 and Manama Street to International City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  People wearing face masks in International City, Dubai. The UAE government has also advised residents to wear gloves all the times outdoors. Pawan Singh / The National

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  More people in the streets in Satwa. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Sunset at the Corniche. Public beaches around Abu Dhabi are reopening gradually as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Victor Besa / The National

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  Although Covid-19 restrictions are being eased, many safety measures remain in place. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE reported 301 new coronavirus cases and 149 recoveries on Monday.

Officials said one person died in the past 24 hours from complications.

The country has recorded 744,438 cases, 738,785 recoveries and 2,152 deaths since the first Covid-19 case was detected in the Emirates on January 29 last year.

Widespread testing and tracing, stringent safety measures and a high vaccination rate have been credited for bringing down daily infections.

Cases have dropped since reaching close to 4,000 a day in January.

An additional 272,115 tests were conducted over the 24-hour period, bringing the total number carried out since the beginning of the outbreak to over 107 million.

Meanwhile, Expo 2020 Dubai has suspended its daily parades and some other activities that carry the risk of potential close contact as a precaution to curb Covid-19.

Entertainment in which performers interact with visitors has been put on hold, organisers said on Monday.

Coronavirus screening centres on site have been expanded with an additional fourth PCR centre to ensure regular testing of frontline staff and entertainers.