• Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • 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
    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
  • Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National
  • Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • 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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National
    Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National
  • Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • 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
    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

UAE

Health

Coronavirus: UAE reports 703 new cases

Another 673 recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours

The National

August 18, 2022

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The UAE reported 703 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, increasing the overall number of infections to 1,007,742.

The latest cases were identified after 261,318 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.

More than 180 million PCR tests have been conducted since the first case was reported in the UAE on January 29, 2020.

One coronavirus-related death was reported, raising the overall toll to 2,341.

Another 673 people beat the virus as total recoveries increased to 986,102.

Daily case tallies have declined steadily over the past month after a sharp increase of infections in June.

Case numbers have remained below the 1,000 mark since August 5.

The authorities have urged the public to remain committed to safety measures, such as isolating after a positive test and wearing masks when required.

On Thursday, a new drive-through Covid-19 testing centre opened at a hospital in Al Ain.

The mobile service will complement existing screening services at Al Wagan Hospital.

The centre has been launched by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, or Seha.

PCR testing at the hospital is available from 8am to 8pm each day, with only drive-through services from 4pm to 8pm.

Updated: August 18, 2022, 11:32 AM
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