Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,954 cases and three deaths

A further 1,952 people overcame the virus

A medical worker puts away a Covid-19 swab test at one of the Mussaffah testing facilities. Victor Besa / The National

An Abu Dhabi resident goes for a jog along the Corniche in the capital as the government eases movement restrictions. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi residents wear mandatory masks as they walk in the city. Victor Besa / The National

Safety instructions are on display outside Al Awir fruit and vegetable market in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A person wearing protective face mask and covering his face with laptop bag on a hot day in Bur Dubai area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Indian citizens queue to check in at the Dubai International Airport before leaving the UAE on a flight back to their home country on May 7. Inbound flights for UAE residents have also begun operating from select cities. Karim Sahim / AFP 

Passengers from an Emirates flight from London queue before being checked by health workers at Dubai International Airport on May 8. Karim Sahib / AFP

Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi has reopened to the public but with safety measures in place to protect shoppers and staff from contracting Covid-19. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi has reopened to the public from 12pm to 9pm. Measures remain in place to keep shoppers and staff safe. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi will be open from midday to 9pm. Supermarkets and pharmacies will be open from 9am to midnight. Victor Besa / The National

Workers pass by Al Mina vegetables and fruits market in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A security guard is given a free Covid-19 test at one of the Mussaffah testing centres. Victor Besa / The National

Workers line up to receive a coronavirus test at the Mussaffah industrial area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE recorded 1,954 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday as recoveries kept pace with new infections.

The latest daily caseload – up from 1,699 positive tests on Tuesday – took the country's overall tally to 529,220.

Another 1,952 people beat the virus and the recovery total moved to 509,658.

The death toll rose to 1,601 following three fatalities in the 24-hour reporting period.

The number of active cases rose slightly to 17,961.

An additional 204,724 tests were carried out.

More than 45 million PCR and DPI laser tests have been conducted nationwide since the outbreak began last year.

Mass screening of the public remains central to the UAE's efforts to limit the spread of the virus, alongside a vaccination campaign.

About 10.8 million vaccines  have been given since a national immunisation drive began in December.

With Eid Al Fitr approaching, officials have called on the public to remain committed to safety measures and avoid large gatherings.