Coronavirus: UAE records 300 new cases

Mass testing and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives has helped the nation 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 300 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday bringing the total number of infections since the pandemic began to 892,470.

Another 621 recovered from the virus meaning this tally increased to 870,614.

There were no deaths reported so the toll remains at 2,302.

The latest cases were identified from 183,491 tests, with more than 148 million PCR tests carried out since the pandemic began.

The UAE is cautiously emerging from the pandemic with rules being lifted and capacity limits ended.

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

More than 24.5 vaccine doses have been administered by authorities. The percentage of the eligible population who are fully vaccinated now stands at 97.24 per cent, authorities said.

Ramadan started in the UAE on Saturday, with many Covid-19 rules relaxed at mosques across the country.

It means worshippers are experiencing the most normal holy month since 2019.