Coronavirus: UAE records 614 Covid-19 cases as recoveries exceed new infections


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The UAE recorded 614 Covid-19 cases on Thursday, bringing its total to 72,154.

Recoveries outstripped new infections as 639 more patients beat the virus, pushing the overall tally to 62,668.

The death toll in the Emirates remains at 387 after no patients died during the 24-hour reporting period.

The latest cases were detected after an additional 67,821 tests were conducted.

The UAE has carried out more than 7.3 million tests since the outbreak began as part of a sustained mass screening strategy.

There are 9,099 active Covid-19 cases across the country.

Thursday's Covid-19 figures represent a significant reduction on the 735 cases confirmed on Wednesday, which was the highest number since May 27.

Infection rates have been steadily on the rise in recent weeks, prompting calls from officials for residents to recommit to safety measures such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing measures.

The average daily case total over the past seven days stands at 520.

Infection rates were as low as 164 on August 3 but have not fallen below 300 since August 24.

On Wednesday, Dr Anwar Sallam, chief medical officer of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), which runs the capital's public hospitals, said the increase in daily figures came as a result of people failing to abide by precautionary measures.

"Unfortunately, the numbers are gradually increasing, which is an expected consequence when the public ease on precautionary measures," he said.

He called on the public to come together to help contain the virus, as they did in the early stages of the outbreak.

"We demonstrated in the early stages of the pandemic that when all of us as a community apply these precautionary measures, we sail through it with flying colours," he said.

"I would highly advocate that we first of all not panic or be scared that the numbers are increasing, but rather look back and revisit to what extent we are adhering to those precautionary measures."

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE