• An Emirati man waits to be seen at the Passports Department as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP
    An Emirati man waits to be seen at the Passports Department as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP
  • Chairs at the Passports Department are set up to adhere to social distancing as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP
    Chairs at the Passports Department are set up to adhere to social distancing as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP
  • Nur Kumari Dhungel works at Fairouz Coffee & Roastery with her husband Ram Kumar. The roastery specializes in Arabic coffee, Turkish coffee, and specialty espresso coffee beans. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Nur Kumari Dhungel works at Fairouz Coffee & Roastery with her husband Ram Kumar. The roastery specializes in Arabic coffee, Turkish coffee, and specialty espresso coffee beans. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Abra or water taxi services resume with a reduction in passengers. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Abra or water taxi services resume with a reduction in passengers. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A man selling souvenirs browses his phone while wearing a face mask as he waits for potential clients. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A man selling souvenirs browses his phone while wearing a face mask as he waits for potential clients. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Women walk along the beach in Dubai as the sun rises. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Women walk along the beach in Dubai as the sun rises. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Shops within Souk Khabeer, in the old part of Bur Dubai. It remains closed. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Shops within Souk Khabeer, in the old part of Bur Dubai. It remains closed. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A door man smiles at the camera while waiting inside a restaurant for patrons to arrive. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A door man smiles at the camera while waiting inside a restaurant for patrons to arrive. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Two women take a selfie while walking along Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Two women take a selfie while walking along Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Malls in Dubai have fully reopened, allowing 100 per cent capacity. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Malls in Dubai have fully reopened, allowing 100 per cent capacity. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Staffers at Hafiz Mustafa store in Dubai Mall wear mandatory face masks as part of safety measures against coronavirus. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Staffers at Hafiz Mustafa store in Dubai Mall wear mandatory face masks as part of safety measures against coronavirus. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A man wears. a face mask at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A man wears. a face mask at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Visitors wear masks are they take a look arround at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Visitors wear masks are they take a look arround at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • A sign shows the rules for visitors when going to At The Top, Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A sign shows the rules for visitors when going to At The Top, Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Signs requiring people to social distance at Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Signs requiring people to social distance at Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Reem Mohammed / The National

Coronavirus: UAE announces 388 new cases of Covid-19


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The UAE has identified 388 new cases of coronavirus, raising the total number of infections to 43,752.

More than 40,000 Covid-19 tests were carried out across the country on Thursday, under the UAE's mass testing programme designed to identify, isolate and treat cases early to prevent further infections.

Health officials said 704 patients overcame the virus while three died.

The new figures bring the tallies to 30,241 recoveries and 298 deaths since the outbreak.

The daily number of recoveries in the UAE have exceeded new infections for the ninth consecutive day and 69 per cent of the country's total cases have now overcome the virus.

On Wednesday, authorities said more than three million coronavirus tests had been conducted in the Emirates since January, making it the top nation for per capita screenings.

The milestone came as the country began easing restrictions on international travel, allowing residents and Emiratis to fly to "low-risk" countries, which have yet to be revealed.

A series of safety protocols were outlined to ensure travellers were making their journeys as safely as possible.

Other restrictions also began to ease across the country. The stay home order for the elderly was changed to apply only to people aged over 70, up from 60.

In Dubai, children under 12 can also now visit public areas while the rest of the emirates maintains a ban on that age group, for their safety.

Abu Dhabi also announced the reopening of museums and cultural sites, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Cultural Foundation and Qasr Al Hosn, on June 24.