Coronavirus: UAE records fewer than 100 cases in one day

99 people tested positive while 153 recovered from the virus

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 reported 99 new coronavirus cases and 153 recoveries on Sunday.

It is the first time daily cases have dropped to below 100 since March 31 last year.

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

The country has recorded 738,586 cases, 732,296 recoveries and 2,120 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 now to below 100 after reaching close to 4,000 a day in January.

An additional 317,254 tests were conducted over the 24-hour period, bringing to 89,302,626 the total number carried out since the beginning of the outbreak.

Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque in Makkah has started receiving pilgrims at full capacity, with workers removing social distancing information around the mosque.

The kingdom removed the requirement to wears masks and observe social distancing in open spaces on Sunday, after a decline in the number of coronavirus infections, the official Saudi press agency reported.

Saudi Arabia reopened its borders to travellers in May this year.

Qatar’s Cabinet also announced the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at the end of September, as daily cases continue to drop.

Mask regulations in Qatar no longer apply to outdoor activities, except during organised public events, markets and exhibitions.

They must still be worn on mosque, school, hospital and university premises, as well as at all public indoor areas.