Coronavirus: UAE records 1,266 new cases

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  The Third Place Cafe on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi has a sticker to remind customers of Covid-19 precautions. Victor Besa / The National

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  An 'X' reminds people of the need for physical distancing at the Third Place Cafe. Victor Besa / The National

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  The Third Place Cafe in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Sanitation workers at Haddins Fitness, Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa / The National

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  Fitness buff Natalie Navikova exercises at Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi at Al Bandar. Victor Besa / The National

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  CrossFit class at Vogue Fitness Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Hotel beaches are now open to guests at the Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche after Covid-19 restrictions eased. Victor Besa / The National

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  Residents wear face masks as they walk in Abu Dhabi city centre. Victor Besa / The National

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  People walk along near the Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National

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  A man on his e-scooter travels along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the sun sets. Victor Besa / The National

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The UAE reported 1,266 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday.

This brings the total number of infections recorded in the country since the pandemic began to 868,237.

One person died bringing the death toll to 2,285. Another 2,513 recovered bring this tally to 800,884.

The latest caseload came following 454,763 PCR tests.

Mass testing and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives have helped the UAE curb the pandemic.

Cases have been dropping again following a surge during the Omicron wave.

Rules are also relaxing. The UAE announced during the week it would gradually lift Covid-19 capacity limits at shopping centres and other public places within days, while it was announced on Sunday that cinemas in the UAE can operate at maximum capacity from Tuesday.

However, people must still wear a face mask.