Coronavirus: UAE records 403 Covid-19 cases as 58,000 tests are conducted

Officials confirmed a further 679 patients had recovered from the virus

Hand sanitisers set up across the facilities at the Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

A father and his son enjoy a bike ride along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi residents wait for their bus. Victor Besa / The National

A Covid-19 sign along Reem Beach reminds residents exercising to be responsible. Victor Besa / The National

Face masks on Union Coop’s shelves in Al Barsha Mall in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

People wait in a queue to get tested for Covid-19 in City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cleaning staff disinfect the sitting area at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A man makes prayer beads in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty

A vendor arranges carpets in his shop at Central Souq in Sharjah. Getty Images

Tourists arrive at Dubai airport as the emirate reopened its doors to international visitors. AFP

The UAE recorded 403 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, pushing the country's total to 54,453.

Authorities revealed another 679 patients had been given the all-clear, as the recovery tally moved to 44,648.

The death toll in the Emirates reached 331 as one patient died after contracting the virus.

The latest cases were identified after more than 58,000 further tests were conducted.

On Monday, officials announced plans to carry out two million Covid-19 tests over the next two months as part of its mass-screening strategy.

The health sector has enjoyed positive results recently in its efforts to combat Covid-19.

Private hospitals in Abu Dhabi are now clear of Covid-19 cases after the final patient was recently discharged.

On Friday, it was announced that hospitals managed by Burjeel Medical Group, NMC Group and Ain Al Khaleej are no longer treating patients with the virus.

Authorities said anyone with respiratory symptoms should visit specialised hospitals designated for Covid-19 cases, including Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Hospital and Al Ain Hospital.

The announcement was made only days after health officials in Dubai celebrated a victory in the ongoing fight against Covid-19.

Last week, the last patient to be treated for Covid-19 was discharged from the field hospital at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Japanese citizen Hiroaki Fujita was allowed to return home after testing negative for coronavirus.

Mr Fujita, who has lived in Dubai for close to three years, praised staff for the care he received during his two-week stay at the field hospital.

The centre was one of several temporary hospitals established at the peak of the virus.