Coronavirus: UAE reports highest Covid-19 tally for fourth day as 1,231 infections are confirmed

The UAE carried out a record number of daily tests as more than 1,000 patients recovered

Medical staff inside a Covid-19 screening centre at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Reuters

A healthcare worker tests a man for Covid-19 at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Reuters

A health worker examines a sample taken from a labourer in the Al Quoz district of Dubai. The UAE has significantly increased testing for the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. AFP

A medic takes samples from a worker at a testing centre in Al Quoz. AFP

A man wearing a protective mask has his body temperature reading taken upon arriving at the police station in Naif. AFP

An employee wears a protective face mask and shield while collecting carts outside a Lulu hypermarket in Dubai. Bloomberg

A man, wearing a protective mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, has his temperature taken at the Ibn Battuta centre in Dubai. AFP

Frontline workers, such as medics leading the fight against Covid-19, are being recognised in the UAE. Reuters

The UAE recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases for a fourth consecutive day as 1,231 infections were confirmed on Saturday.

A further 1,051 patients were given the all-clear as the recovery tally climbed to 87,122.

Two more patients died as the death toll in the Emirates rose to 426.

The UAE announced its largest haul of daily tests to date - 117,812 - as the country crossed the 10-million test mark since the outbreak began.

Mass screening remains a key tenet of the UAE's efforts to combat the spread of the virus.

Authorities have reported 97,760 cases in total.

There are currently 10,212 active cases across the country.

The average daily total of Covid-19 cases in the past seven days now stands at 1,020.

Officials have called on the public to renew their commitment to the fight against Covid-19 to drive down infection rates.

Particular concerns have been raised over social gatherings, both at home and at venues such as shopping malls and restaurants.

Daily figures fell to as low as 164 on August 3 but have been steadily increasing since.

Despite the recent rise in cases, the number of recoveries remains encouraging.

The average number of daily recoveries over the same period is 1,063, outstripping new infections.

Authorities have taken tough action in recent weeks to curb the spread of the virus.

Closure orders, fines and warnings have been handed out to businesses failing to adhere to Covid-19 safety measures, such as ensuring workers are wearing face masks and following physical distancing practices.

On Saturday, Dubai's Department of Economic Development revealed a further 13 businesses had been fined for failing to comply with regulations.