• 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

Health

Coronavirus: UAE reports 388 new cases

There are 18,334 active cases in the country

The National

September 23, 2022

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The UAE recorded 388 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, as the number of infections remained below 400 for five days in a row.

Another 405 people beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period, while no coronavirus-related deaths were reported.

Friday's caseload brought the country's overall tally of infections to 1,024,845.

There are 18,334 active cases in the country.

Total recoveries now stand at 1,004,169 and the death toll is 2,342.

The latest cases were detected from an additional 214,244 PCR tests.

More than 189 million tests have been conducted to date and nearly 25 million vaccines have been administered since December 2020.

Updated: September 23, 2022, 10:14 AM
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