Coronavirus: UAE reports 407 new cases and 1,399 recoveries

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 recorded 407 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total tally of infections to 882,884.

The latest infections were identified from 399,776 PCR tests.

No deaths were reported for the eighth day in a row and the toll remained at 2,301.

Total recoveries reached 843,105 after 1,399 people beat the virus.

Active cases have dropped to 37,484 as recoveries continue to exceed new infections.

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 96.19 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.