Coronavirus: UAE records 2,161 new cases and two deaths

A further 2,123 patients beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period

Families walk in Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi private school staff wait to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of a drive organised by Adek. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 at St Paul’s Church in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A coronavirus vaccine shipment is unloaded from an Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport on February 1. The airline is part of the Vaccine Logistics Alliance, which also includes logistics giant DP World. AFP

A panel indicates the way to a Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A woman waits for her turn at a vaccination centre at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A man is registered before receiving a dose of vaccine at a centre in Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A health worker checks a man's temperature before he receives a dose of vaccine. AFP

A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP

The UAE recorded 2,161 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, taking the country’s total number of infections to 620,309.

Health authorities said another 2,123 patients beat the virus, as recoveries climbed to 599,131.

Fatalities stand at 1,775 after two patients died in the 24-hour reporting period.

There are 19,405 active cases in the country.

Officials said 98,689 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours.

Government data showed 14.83 million vaccine doses had been administered across the country since the inoculation campaign began in December.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi clarified that tourists visiting the emirate are not eligible for a coronavirus vaccine during their stay.

Officials issued the clarification after widespread and inaccurate reports in recent days.

An update to the emirate's vaccine booking app led to erroneous claims that visitors could 'fly in to get the vaccine'.