• Visitor numbers have surged as the world's fair entered its final week, with more than 1.8 million visits in one week. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitor numbers have surged as the world's fair entered its final week, with more than 1.8 million visits in one week. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Children make a splash at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Children make a splash at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Visitors record footage of Expo attractions as souvenirs of the event.
    Visitors record footage of Expo attractions as souvenirs of the event.
  • Crowds gather to enjoy one of the final Fridays at Expo 2020 Dubai. With a week to go, more than 20 million visits had been recorded.
    Crowds gather to enjoy one of the final Fridays at Expo 2020 Dubai. With a week to go, more than 20 million visits had been recorded.
  • The world's fair offers something for visitors of all ages, say organisers.
    The world's fair offers something for visitors of all ages, say organisers.
  • The spectacular Saudi Arabia pavilion has been a top attraction throughout the Expo's six-month run.
    The spectacular Saudi Arabia pavilion has been a top attraction throughout the Expo's six-month run.
  • With the surge in visit numbers, organisers believe the final tally will be close to the original 25 million target.
    With the surge in visit numbers, organisers believe the final tally will be close to the original 25 million target.
  • Visitors line up to visit the Palestine pavilion.
    Visitors line up to visit the Palestine pavilion.
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    Expo visitors explore the site and enjoy the atmosphere.
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    The German pavilion has been one of the most popular at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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    Expo 2020 Dubai is the place to be and to be seen.
  • Visitors enjoy a day out at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Visitors enjoy a day out at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Young Expo visitors make racing cars at the Family Place.
    Young Expo visitors make racing cars at the Family Place.
  • A family having fun at the Expo.
    A family having fun at the Expo.
  • Party time at the world's fair on Friday. Special events have been lined up before Expo 2020 Dubai ends on March 31.
    Party time at the world's fair on Friday. Special events have been lined up before Expo 2020 Dubai ends on March 31.

Coronavirus: UAE reports 296 new cases, lowest in 12 weeks


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The UAE has reported 296 new coronavirus cases, the lowest in 12 weeks.

It was on December 19 that 285 infections were reported.

Another 980 people beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period.

The daily caseload pushed the total number of infections to 885,703 and recoveries climbed to 852,306.

The latest cases were detected from 254,579 tests.

No deaths were reported in the past 24 hours and the toll is 2,302.

Active cases dropped to 32,430 as recoveries continue to outpace daily infections.

Daily infections have stayed below 400 since March 7.

Mass testing of the public and a nationwide vaccination campaign have been central to the UAE’s recovery strategy.

More than 142.5 million tests have been carried out since the beginning of the pandemic.

According to official data, more than 24.3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the public to date, with about 96.57 per cent of the population now fully vaccinated.

Stage 5 results

1 Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates 3:48:53

2 Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) Astana Pro Team -

Adam Yates (GBR) Mitchelton-Scott - 

4 David Gaudu (FRA) Groupama-FDJ  0:00:04

5 Ilnur Zakarin (RUS) CCC Team 0:00:07

General Classification:

1 Adam Yates (GBR) Mitchelton-Scott 20:35:04

2 Tadej Pogacar (SlO) UAE Team Emirates 0:01:01

3 Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) Astana Pro Team 0:01:33

4 David Gaudu (FRA) Groupama-FDJ 0:01:48

5 Rafał Majka (POL) Bora-Hansgrohe 0:02:11

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Updated: March 14, 2022, 10:50 AM