Coronavirus: UAE reports 70 new cases from 254,696 tests

One patient died overnight because of health complications

Abu Dhabi residents take the underpass in front of Al Wahda Mall. The Ministry of Health and Prevention has advised people to wear a mask when outside, whether they are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or not. Victor Besa / The National

People follow the mask-wearing advice. Victor Besa / The National

An Abu Dhabi resident orders tea near Al Wahda Mall. The public is following government advice to help keep infections down. Victor Besa / The National

Masked residents protect themselves and others as they take the underpass at Al Wahda Mall. Victor Besa / The National

Face masks are available at a tailoring shop in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Face masks are worn crossing the road. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE has had a successful Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Victor Besa / The National

Staff members of INAYA, the facilities management company, wearing protective face masks in International City in Dubai. Only two entrances are open for vehicles coming from Al Awir road before the Dragon Mart 1 and Manama Street to International City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

People wearing face masks in International City, Dubai. The UAE government has also advised residents to wear gloves all the times outdoors. Pawan Singh / The National

More people in the streets in Satwa. Antonie Robertson / The National

Sunset at the Corniche. Public beaches around Abu Dhabi are reopening gradually as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Victor Besa / The National

Although Covid-19 restrictions are being eased, many safety measures remain in place. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE recorded 70 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the country’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said.

The daily caseload pushed up the total number of cases to 740,432.

Another 92 people beat the virus in the past 24 hours, taking the total recoveries to 734,888.

Officials confirmed one patient died overnight. The death toll now stands at 2,140.

The latest cases were identified from 254,696 PCR tests. Nearly 95 million tests have been carried out in the Emirates since the beginning of the pandemic.

Daily cases have remained below 100 since October 21, as 98.36 per cent of the country’s eligible population has received one dose of a vaccine, while 88.26 per cent is fully vaccinated.

According to official data, more than 21.3 million vaccine doses have been administered since the start of December 2020.

In other developments, Abu Dhabi has extended its green list of countries and destinations from which travellers can enter the emirate without needing to quarantine on arrival.

In the first update since early October, the green list has been extended and now covers 95 destinations. Lebanon, Turkey and the Philippines are among the 13 countries added.

In September, Abu Dhabi removed the requirement to quarantine on arrival for vaccinated travellers from all international destinations.

Travellers who have received a full dose of a Covid-19 vaccine do not need to isolate when flying into the UAE. Unvaccinated travellers flying to Abu Dhabi need to isolate only if they are coming from countries not on the green list.