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    A Covid-19 vaccination centre in Dubai's International Financial Centre district. AFP
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    A masked falconer entertains tourists at Dubai's historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood. AFP
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    Cove Beach at Caesars Palace, Dubai. Reuters
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    Fitness enthusiasts in Dubai return to gyms as Covid-19 restrictions ease. Antonie Robertson / The National
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    Coronavirus vaccine shipment arrives at Dubai International Airport. AFP
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    The number of joggers has increased steadily along Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island in recent months. EPA
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    A nationwide vaccination and screening drive in Dubai has been credited for helping to limit the spread of Covid-19. Dubai Media Office
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    Temperature scanners at Dubai International Airport are one of several measures introduced by the emirate to help detect Covid-19 among travellers. AP

UAE records 77 new Covid-19 cases and no deaths


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The UAE recorded 77 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday as it closed in on a major testing milestone.

The daily infections brought the country's tally to 741,720.

A further 88 people beat the virus as the recovery tally reached 736,511.

The death toll remains at 2,145.

The latest cases were detected as a result of an additional 284,237 tests, edging the Emirates towards the 100 million-mark since the outbreak began.

More than 99.9 million tests have been carried out to date, with the landmark figure set to be surpassed on Friday.

A mass screening programme, allied to a nationwide vaccination drive, has been credited for helping to limit the spread of the virus.

Authorities have regularly reduced the cost of PCR tests during the pandemic in an effort to make them affordable and accessible to all sections of society.

Major testing drives have also been carried out in some densely populated areas to manage infection rates.

Updated: November 25, 2021, 10:19 AM