Coronavirus: UAE reports 318 new cases

Mass testing and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives have helped the UAE to control the pandemic

The Third Place Cafe on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi has a sticker to remind customers of Covid-19 precautions. Victor Besa / The National

An 'X' reminds people of the need for physical distancing at the Third Place Cafe. Victor Besa / The National

The Third Place Cafe in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Sanitation workers at Haddins Fitness, Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa / The National

Fitness buff Natalie Navikova exercises at Cobra Fitness Abu Dhabi at Al Bandar. Victor Besa / The National

CrossFit class at Vogue Fitness Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Hotel beaches are now open to guests at the Ramada Abu Dhabi Corniche after Covid-19 restrictions eased. Victor Besa / The National

Residents wear face masks as they walk in Abu Dhabi city centre. Victor Besa / The National

People walk along near the Ramada Hotel Abu Dhabi Corniche during the pandemic. Victor Besa / The National

A man on his e-scooter travels along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the sun sets. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE reported 318 new coronavirus cases on Sunday.

This brings the total number of cases recorded since the pandemic began in 2020 to 885,407.

Officials said no one died in the 24-hour reporting period, meaning the death toll remains at 2,302.

Another 1,170 people recovered from the virus, taking this total to 851,326.

The figures were reported after another 341,261 PCR tests were recorded.

Widespread testing, stringent rules and one of the world's fastest vaccination drives have helped the UAE to control the pandemic.

Case numbers have dropped since reaching close to 4,000 a day in January 2021.

Nonetheless, authorities have continually cautioned residents against complacency.

While many rules were lifted, mask wearing indoors remains mandatory.

Globally, the number of new Covid-19 cases has risen sharply in Britain over the past week.

Cases have also increased in Germany, where a quarter of a million more were reported on Friday.