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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
  • 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 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 2,188 new cases and 2,150 recoveries


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The UAE reported 2,188 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday.

This brought the country's total number of infections to 581,197.

Another 2,150 people beat the virus, as recoveries climbed to 560,734.

Health officials said five coronavirus patients died in the past 24 hours, increasing the number of fatalities to 1,696.

There are 18,767 active cases in the country.

An additional 246,510 tests were carried out in the 24-hour reporting period.

The UAE has implemented one of the world's fastest vaccination programmes in the world, with 13,227,344 vaccine doses administered.

On Saturday, Abu Dhabi authorities said family members can now sit together at restaurants and cafes in the emirate, with no limit on the numbers of diners at a table.

However, capacity for restaurants and cafes remains at 60 per cent.

The new rule was approved by Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee.