• A man wears a face mask in Al Jadaf area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A man wears a face mask in Al Jadaf area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A shopkeeper lights coal to burn incense to attract customers to his shop in Dubai's Spice Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A shopkeeper lights coal to burn incense to attract customers to his shop in Dubai's Spice Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A shopkeeper in Deira Souq. He fills a bag with tea leaves that he hopes to sell to tourists. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A shopkeeper in Deira Souq. He fills a bag with tea leaves that he hopes to sell to tourists. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Men talk at the Abra station near the Spice Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Men talk at the Abra station near the Spice Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • An almost empty street in Deira Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
    An almost empty street in Deira Souq. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Pedestrians wait to cross Baniyas Street in Deira. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Pedestrians wait to cross Baniyas Street in Deira. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A sign at the Old Souq Abra Station in Deira reminds people to wear a mask. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A sign at the Old Souq Abra Station in Deira reminds people to wear a mask. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People step off an abra in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People step off an abra in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Health

Coronavirus: UAE records 1,724 new cases

The UAE has administered 10.83 million vaccine doses to curb the pandemic

The National

May 06, 2021

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The UAE recorded 1,724 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, taking the country’s overall tally to 530,944.

Another 1,682 people beat the virus, taking total recoveries to 511,340.

Three more people died from complications caused by Covid-19, bringing the death toll to 1,604. Active cases stand at 18,000.

One of the world's fastest vaccination drives, widespread testing and strict safety measures are integral to the UAE's curbing of the pandemic.

Cases have dropped significantly after reaching close to 4,000 a day in January.

The UAE has administered 10.83 million vaccine doses – which represents a rate of 109.55 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.

Authorities also urged everyone to adhere to safety measures over Eid Al Fitr next week.

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