• 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. Chris Whiteoak / 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. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. The isolation period is ten days and requires two negative PCR tests to end quarantine. This period can be cut short if two negative tests are returned 24 hours apart. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. The isolation period is ten days and requires two negative PCR tests to end quarantine. This period can be cut short if two negative tests are returned 24 hours apart. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Al Wahda Mall security check the Al Hosn App of mall visitors at the entrance. Victor Besa / The National
    Al Wahda Mall security check the Al Hosn App of mall visitors at the entrance. Victor Besa / The National
  • Face masks must be worn in all indoor areas and venues, including shopping malls and schools. Victor Besa / The National
    Face masks must be worn in all indoor areas and venues, including shopping malls and schools. Victor Besa / The National
  • Al Hosn app allows the user to show proof of a coronavirus vaccine or a recent test, often to gain entry to public places in Abu Dhabi or as a requirement by their employer, such as in service industries and schools, by showing green status. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Al Hosn app allows the user to show proof of a coronavirus vaccine or a recent test, often to gain entry to public places in Abu Dhabi or as a requirement by their employer, such as in service industries and schools, by showing green status. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah prepares to take a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah prepares to take a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People wearing protective face mask at the bus station in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People wearing protective face mask at the bus station in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah takes a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah takes a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Covid testing carried out at Seha drive through screening centre in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Covid testing carried out at Seha drive through screening centre in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

UAE reports 434 new Covid-19 infections


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The UAE recorded 434 Covid-19 cases on Friday, raising its overall tally to 1,019,213.

Another 440 people overcame the virus, and the number of recoveries climbed to 998,781.

There were no coronavirus-related deaths in the 24-hour reporting period, with the toll remaining at 2,342.

The number of active cases stood at 18,090.

The latest infections were detected as a result of an additional 242,769 PCR tests.

Nearly 186 million tests have been conducted to date and more than 24.9 million vaccine doses have been administered since the beginning of December 2020.

Daily case numbers have steadily declined in recent weeks, remaining below 500 since August 31.

Updated: September 09, 2022, 11:38 AM