Coronavirus: UAE reports 386 new cases from 301,287 tests

Another 1,203 people beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period

People will no longer have to wear face masks outside. The rule applies across the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National

Masks must still be worn in all public indoor areas, such as shopping centres and schools. Pawan Singh / The National

The UAE has scrapped PCR testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. AFP

Tracking wristbands that were in use in Abu Dhabi to monitor the movement of people with Covid-19 will no longer be used during home isolation. Photo: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office

Ncema has approved the return of the pre-pandemic time intervals between the first and second prayer calls. AFP

The UAE reported 386 new Covid infections in the past 24 hours, a 77 per cent drop on the 1,704 cases detected a month ago.

Daily infections have stayed below 1,000 since February 15. Active cases dropped to 36,667 as recoveries have exceeded infection numbers since February 7.

Total cases in the country now stand at 883,270 and 301,287 tests were carried out in the 24-hour reporting period.

Another 1,203 people beat the virus on Monday, pushing the overall recoveries to 844,308.

One death was reported and the toll climbed to 2,302.

The country's mass testing and a nationwide vaccination campaign have been central to the UAE’s coronavirus strategy.

More than 24.2 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since December 2020, with about 96.27 per cent of the population now fully vaccinated.

The comprehensive screening strategy has led to more than 140 million tests being conducted across the Emirates.