UAE records 1,378 new Covid-19 cases

More than 174 million tests have been conducted since the start of the pandemic

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  Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  An EDE scanner sign at the main entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. The scanners can detect whether a person may have coronavirus. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National

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  Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National

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  Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  The UAE has taken robust action to help stem the spread of Covid-19 since the virus first emerged two-and-a-half years ago. Victor Besa / The National

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  A number of safety measures governing the economy, education, travel and the health sector were introduced as part of a major drive to protect public health. Victor Besa / The National

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  Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National

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  Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Covid-19 cases are on the rise in UAE and authorities have told residents to wear masks as a preventive measure. Pawan Singh / The National

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  In Dubai, anyone with a positive PCR test for Covid-19 is a confirmed case. That means you have to isolate for 10 days, even if you do not have symptoms. Pawan Singh / The National

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  In Dubai, the 10-day home isolation period is mandatory. The first day is the day you took the PCR test. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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  At a coronavirus briefing on Monday, authorities said the wearing of face masks in indoor public settings would be strictly enforced, with Dh3,000 fines for those breaching rules. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The UAE reported 1,378 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing its overall tally of infections to 976,180.

Another 1,275 people overcame the virus as the recovery total rose to 956,351.

Two coronavirus-related deaths were reported, raising the toll to 2,327.

The latest cases were detected as a result of 232,739 PCR tests.

More than 174 million tests have been conducted across the country since the start of the pandemic.

Infection rates have steadily declined over the past two weeks after a surge in June and early July.

More than 568 million infections have been confirmed worldwide since the emergence of coronavirus.

There have been more than 540m recoveries and nearly 6.4m deaths to date.

The US has recorded the highest number of cases, at more than 91.4m, data compiled by tracking site Worldometer shows.

That is more than double the number of infections announced by second-ranked India, 43.7m, with Brazil and France both having more than 33m confirmed cases and Germany approaching 30m.

Thirteen countries have reported more than 10m cases, with 64 exceeding 1m.