UAE reports 421 new Covid-19 cases

The country's overall tally of infections now stands at 1,016,745

In Dubai, anyone with a positive PCR test for Covid-19 is a confirmed case. That means you have to isolate for 10 days, even if you do not have symptoms. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. The isolation period is ten days and requires two negative PCR tests to end quarantine. This period can be cut short if two negative tests are returned 24 hours apart. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Al Wahda Mall security check the Al Hosn App of mall visitors at the entrance. Victor Besa / The National

Face masks must be worn in all indoor areas and venues, including shopping malls and schools. Victor Besa / The National

Al Hosn app allows the user to show proof of a coronavirus vaccine or a recent test, often to gain entry to public places in Abu Dhabi or as a requirement by their employer, such as in service industries and schools, by showing green status. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah prepares to take a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

People wearing protective face mask at the bus station in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A member of staff at The Royal NMC hospital in Sharjah takes a sample to test for Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Covid testing carried out at Seha drive through screening centre in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The UAE reported 421 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday after an additional 211,386 tests were carried out in the past 24 hours.

This brings the country's overall tally of infections to 1,016,745.

No deaths were reported in the 24-hour reporting period, with the toll remaining at 2,341.

Another 587 people beat the virus and total recoveries rose to 996,061.

More than 184 million PCR tests have been conducted since the start of the pandemic and nearly 25 million vaccine doses have been administered to date.

Case numbers have been on the decline and on Wednesday they fell below 500 for the first time in three months.

Authorities announced new Covid-19 safety rules last week for pupils across the UAE starting their new school year on Monday.

While nearly all Covid-19 restrictions have been removed, teachers and pupils are still required to wear masks indoors.