Coronavirus: UAE records 1,968 new cases

Nursing staff at work at Mohamed Bin Zayed Field Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National

A staff disinfects a ward at the Seha field hospital for Covid-19 patients in Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dr Mohammad Nour Al Saeed surveys the Seha ICU Centre at Dubai Parks and Resorts in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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

A staff wearing a face mask opens the door of a restaurant in Al Karama, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Hairdresser Carlos gives a haircut to his customer Imthiyaz Haroon in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Visitors check the artworks at the 100 Million Meals charity auction at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Shopkeepers wait for customers at the Naif souq in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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

A shopper is seen at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Face masks are on display at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Worshippers pray during maghrib at the Souq Al Anshetah Masjid in Al Mina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE recorded 1,968 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday.

These new infections brought the country's total number since the pandemic began to 572,804.

Another 1,954 people beat the virus, taking the total number of recoveries to 552,479. Four more people died from Covid-19, bringing the death toll to 1,684.

Another 215,689 tests were carried out during the 24-hour reporting period.

There are 18,641 active cases of the coronavirus in the country.

Cases reached a one-month high on Friday but have fallen back since.

Authorities have implemented one of the world's fastest vaccination programmes and widespread testing to curb the pandemic.

About 12.87 million vaccine doses have been administered.

Meanwhile, Dubai Health Authority has introduced an artificial intelligence-enabled service that allows residents to book a Covid-19 vaccine appointment via WhatsApp.

Residents wishing to book an appointment at a DHA facility can send a message saying “Hi” on WhatsApp to 800 342.