• A busy alley in the old souq in Deira, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A busy alley in the old souq in Deira, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A man recharges a bus card in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A man recharges a bus card in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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    An old man sings an Arabic song in Al Fahidi historical district, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A healthcare worker crosses a street in central Abu Dhabi during foggy weather. Victor Besa / The National
    A healthcare worker crosses a street in central Abu Dhabi during foggy weather. Victor Besa / The National
  • Customers buy fresh vegetables at The Farmer’s Market on the Terrace, held on Bay Avenue in Business Bay, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Customers buy fresh vegetables at The Farmer’s Market on the Terrace, held on Bay Avenue in Business Bay, Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
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    A member of staff at the new Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Victor Besa / The National
  • A warning sign attached to a closed gate at Gems United Indian School – Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    A warning sign attached to a closed gate at Gems United Indian School – Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • People enjoy the mild weather along Dubai Creek. Reem Mohammed / The National
    People enjoy the mild weather along Dubai Creek. Reem Mohammed / The National

Coronavirus: UAE reports lowest number of cases this year for the fourth consecutive day


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The UAE on Monday reported its lowest daily number of new coronavirus cases this year, with 1,229 infections.

This is the lowest number of new infections reported on a single day since December 28 last year, when 1,027 cases were recorded.

The average number of daily cases in the Emirates has stayed below the 2,000 mark since April 27 and there has been a substantial drop since May 14.

These new cases brought the country's total number of infections to 547,411.

Total recoveries climbed to 527,519, after 1,217 people beat the virus in the 24-hour reporting period.

Another two deaths were reported, taking the UAE's Covid-19 fatalities to 1,633.

There are 18,259 active cases in the Emirates.

An additional 141,947 tests were conducted over the 24-hour reporting period.

The UAE has carried out more than 47 million tests since the first Covid-19 case was reported on January 29 last year.

More than 11.4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered.

The country aims to vaccinate all eligible adults by the end of 2021.