Coronavirus: UAE records 596 new cases and 388 recoveries

New figures raise country's total to 35,788 coronavirus cases, 18,726 recoveries and 269 deaths

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  A woman wearing a protective face mask rides her scooter on the streets of Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Employees at Future Tyres Trading in Al Quoz, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

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  Dubai residents enjoy access to Kite Beach in Jumeirah with the Covid-19 precautions in place. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Residents soak in the sunshine at Kite Beach in Jumeirah, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Dubai's reopened beaches have proved a hot spot for visitors eager for respite from weeks spent indoors. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Cricket net practice returns in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A cricketer disinfects the stumps. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A young cricketer bowls a delivery in a net session. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A woman wearing protective face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus boards a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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  People wearing face masks board a bus in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Safety guidelines are displayed at popular visitor attractions such as Kite Beach in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Safety warnings ensure beach-goers in Dubai remain on guard. Antonie Robertson / The National

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  Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP

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  Operators at their desks at Dubai's Covid-19 Command and Control Centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University. AFP

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  Emiratis with their protective masks at Mohammed bin Rashid University in Dubai. AFP

More than 35,000 Covid-19 tests were carried out across the UAE on Tuesday, from which 596 new cases were detected.

Authorities said 388 patients recovered and three people died over the past 24 hours.

The new figures bring the UAE's tallies to 35,788 coronavirus cases, 18,726 recoveries and 269 deaths since the outbreak.

The announcement, from the Ministry of Health and Prevention, came on the first day of a travel ban across Abu Dhabi emirate.

For the next seven days, residents of Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra can travel within their cities but not leave them – and cannot go to other emirates.

Abu Dhabi Police brought in a permit system allowing residents to enter and leave the emirate on Tuesday.

Police said the permits – which can be applied for here – were for exceptional circumstances. Essential workers such as medical staff, patients with chronic diseases with medical appointments and drivers transporting goods were among those who are eligible.