Coronavirus: UAE records 1,512 new cases

Authorities have co-ordinated one of the world's fastest Covid-19 testing and vaccination programmes to curb the spread of the coronavirus

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  Nursing staff at work at Mohamed Bin Zayed Field Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National

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  A staff disinfects a ward at the Seha field hospital for Covid-19 patients in Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Dr Mohammad Nour Al Saeed surveys the Seha ICU Centre at Dubai Parks and Resorts in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  A man passes by a sign that informs people about coronavirus-related health protocols at Al Khalidiya Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  A staff wearing a face mask opens the door of a restaurant in Al Karama, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Hairdresser Carlos gives a haircut to his customer Imthiyaz Haroon in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Visitors check the artworks at the 100 Million Meals charity auction at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Shopkeepers wait for customers at the Naif souq in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  People skate at the RollDXB roller disco at Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street in Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  A shopper is seen at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Face masks are on display at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

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  Worshippers pray during maghrib at the Souq Al Anshetah Masjid in Al Mina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE recorded 1,512 new Covid-19 cases on Monday.

These latest infections brought the country's total number of cases since the pandemic began to 557,619.

Another 1,481 patients overcame the coronavirus, as the number of recoveries climbed to 537,531.

Three more people died, bringing the country's toll 1,654. The figures came after 178,528 more tests were carried out.

Active cases stand at 18,434.

Authorities have co-ordinated one of the world's fastest vaccination drives and widespread testing to curb the spread of the virus.

More than 12 million vaccine doses have been administered so far.

Meanwhile, hoteliers and restaurateurs have predicted a summer boost, after the government of Dubai relaxed Covid-19 rules last week.

The decision to cut social distancing from three metres to two metres was seen as crucial.