Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,778 new cases

Another 1,657 people beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period

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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 1,778 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday after an additional 288,743 tests were carried out.

The new cases bring the overall tally of infections to 945,800.

One coronavirus-related death was reported in the past 24 hours, taking the toll to 2,316.

Another 1,657 people beat the virus, as total recoveries rose to 925,849.

More than 170 million PCR tests have been conducted since the start of the pandemic.

Daily infections have risen in recent weeks and have topped 1,500 a day since June 20. They were less than 200 in early May.

But they remain significantly lower than the 3,000 daily cases reported in January.

Authorities have urged people to follow rules and to wear masks in indoor public places or face fines of Dh3,000.