<b>Follow the latest updates on </b><a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/coronavirus/2021/07/06/coronavirus-latest-abu-dhabi-extends-quarantine-rules/"><b>the Covid-19 pandemic</b></a><b> here</b> The UAE reported 1,070 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, the lowest daily total this year. This brings the total number of infections to 707,236. The latest number came after 311,295 tests were carried out. Another 1,619 beat the virus, taking the total number of recoveries to 687,644. Two patients died from Covid-19 complications, raising the death toll to 2,014. Cases have been falling in recent weeks as mass testing and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives have seen the UAE curb the virus. Active cases have declined to 17,578, the lowest they have been since April, while cases in the UAE are now at their lowest seven-day average since December 28. At least 83.86 per cent of the UAE population have received one Covid-19 vaccine dose with 73.86 per cent fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, rules in Abu Dhabi stipulating that only those who have been vaccinated can gain access to most public places <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/08/20/abu-dhabis-new-entry-rules-for-vaccinated-people-come-into-force/" target="_blank">have come into effect</a>. The Covid-19 safety regulations started on Friday and are designed to curb the spread of the virus and safeguard public health. Under the measures, which apply to citizens, residents and tourists, proof of vaccination will be required to visit most venues, including malls, restaurants and cafes.
