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    Nursing staff at work at Mohamed Bin Zayed Field Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
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    A staff disinfects a ward at the Seha field hospital for Covid-19 patients in Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    Dr Mohammad Nour Al Saeed surveys the Seha ICU Centre at Dubai Parks and Resorts in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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    A man passes by a sign that informs people about coronavirus-related health protocols at Al Khalidiya Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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    A staff wearing a face mask opens the door of a restaurant in Al Karama, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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    Hairdresser Carlos gives a haircut to his customer Imthiyaz Haroon in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    Visitors check the artworks at the 100 Million Meals charity auction at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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    Shopkeepers wait for customers at the Naif souq in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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    People skate at the RollDXB roller disco at Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street in Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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    A shopper is seen at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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    Face masks are on display at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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    Worshippers pray during maghrib at the Souq Al Anshetah Masjid in Al Mina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Coronavirus: UAE records 1,699 new cases as infections fall to lowest since January


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The UAE recorded 1,699 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, bringing its total to 527,266.

Another 1,686 people beat the virus, taking the recovery tally to 507,706.

The death toll now stands at 1,598, following two more fatalities during 24-hour reporting period.

The number of new cases is the lowest since January 3, when 1,501 cases were reported.

Authorities have deployed a widespread testing regimen, strict safety measures and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives to curb the pandemic.

Because of this, cases have dropped significantly after reaching close to 4,000 a day in January.

The UAE has administered 10.6 million vaccine doses – which represents a rate of 107.85 doses per 100 people.

Authorities called on the public to ensure they are vaccinated to support the country's fight against Covid-19.

"The vaccine is our best means to recover and return to a normal life," said Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, spokesman for the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.