UAE records 68 new Covid-19 cases

Another 85 patients beat the virus in latest 24-hour reporting period

Families walk in Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi private school staff wait to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of a drive organised by Adek. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 at St Paul’s Church in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A coronavirus vaccine shipment is unloaded from an Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport on February 1. The airline is part of the Vaccine Logistics Alliance, which also includes logistics giant DP World. AFP

A panel indicates the way to a Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A woman waits for her turn at a vaccination centre at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A man is registered before receiving a dose of vaccine at a centre in Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A health worker checks a man's temperature before he receives a dose of vaccine. AFP

A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP

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The UAE reported 68 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, taking its tally to 742,109.

Another 85 people overcame the virus as the recovery total climbed to 737,024.

One patient died after contracting the coronavirus, bringing the death toll to 2,148.

The latest cases were identified as a result of an additional 281,355 PCR tests.

More than 101 million tests have been conducted.

Mass screening of the public and a nationwide vaccination campaign have been cited as vital pillars of the UAE's recovery from the pandemic.

More than 21.8 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered since the immunisation campaign started in December last year.

Officials announced last month that 100 per cent of the eligible population had received one dose of a vaccine, while the number of fully vaccinated people has surpassed 90 per cent.