Coronavirus: UAE records 790 new cases

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

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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

The UAE reported 790 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday.

That brought the total number of infections recorded since the pandemic began about two years ago to 873,882.

One person died, taking the death toll to 2,293. Another 2,064 recovered, taking that tally to 815,990. Active cases fell to 55,599.

The latest caseload came following 388,495 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.

The UAE has also been lifting rules as the country cautiously emerges from the pandemic. Capacity limits at cinemas, shopping centres and other entertainment spots and venues across the UAE, for example, are allowed to return to full capacity for the first time in 18 months.

Restrictions were first announced in early 2020 due to Covid-19.

However, people must still wear a mask in all indoor and outdoor public places nationwide.

Authorities also announced that 21,696 Covid-19 vaccine doses were given in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has now reached 100 per cent of the eligible population with one dose, while 95.41 per cent are fully vaccinated.