Coronavirus: UAE records 1,507 new cases and three deaths

Another 1,455 people recovered over a 24-hour period

The Third Place Cafe on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi has a sticker to remind customers of Covid-19 precautions. Victor Besa / The National

An 'X' reminds people of the need for physical distancing at the Third Place Cafe. Victor Besa / The National

The Third Place Cafe in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Sanitation workers at Haddins Fitness, Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa / The National

Fitness buff Natalie Navikova exercises at Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi at Al Bandar. Victor Besa / The National

CrossFit class at Vogue Fitness Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Hotel beaches are now open to guests at the Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche after Covid-19 restrictions eased. Victor Besa / The National

Residents wear face masks as they walk in Abu Dhabi city centre. Victor Besa / The National

People walk along near the Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National

A man on his e-scooter travels along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the sun sets. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE reported 1,507 new coronavirus cases and 1,455 recoveries on Saturday.

Officials said three people died in the past 24 hours from complications.

The country has recorded 670,108 cases, 647,682 recoveries and 1,916 deaths since the first Covid-19 case was detected in the Emirates on January 29 last year.

Widespread testing and tracing, stringent safety measures and a high vaccination rate have been credited for bringing down daily infections.

Cases have dropped since reaching close to 4,000 a day in January.

An additional 189,046 tests were conducted over the 24-hour period, bringing to 63,954,603 the total number carried out since the beginning of the outbreak.

The Health Ministry is not currently releasing vaccine dose statistics over the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Meanwhile, passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will remain suspended until at least July 28, Emirates airline announced.

The Dubai-based carrier said the decision was made in line with UAE government directives.

Emirates also said passengers who have transited through India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the past 14 days will not be allowed to travel from any other destination to the UAE.