UAE records 1,409 new Covid-19 cases as daily infections continue to fall

New case numbers have declined over the past two weeks, following surge in June

Mandatory checking of the Al Hosn app by security at every entrance of the Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Al Hosn green pass awareness signs are placed at every entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

An EDE scanner sign at the main entrance of Khalidiyah Mall. The scanners can detect whether a person may have coronavirus. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Masks are worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Antonie Robertson/The National

Yas Mall Al Hosn signs. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

The UAE has taken robust action to help stem the spread of Covid-19 since the virus first emerged two-and-a-half years ago. Victor Besa / The National

A number of safety measures governing the economy, education, travel and the health sector were introduced as part of a major drive to protect public health. Victor Besa / The National

Some restrictions have been eased in recent months — including the wearing of masks outdoors — but other rules remain in place. Victor Besa / The National

Yas Clinic screening centre at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A member of staff takes a Covid-19 sample at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A person with two positive tests is a confirmed case in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A member of staff cleans a surgery room at the NMC Royal Hospital in DIP, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Covid-19 cases are on the rise in UAE and authorities have told residents to wear masks as a preventive measure. Pawan Singh / The National

In Dubai, anyone with a positive PCR test for Covid-19 is a confirmed case. That means you have to isolate for 10 days, even if you do not have symptoms. Pawan Singh / The National

In Dubai, the 10-day home isolation period is mandatory. The first day is the day you took the PCR test. Pawan Singh / The National

Covid testing carried out at Seha Covid-19 Drive Through Screening Centre Rabdan, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

At a coronavirus briefing on Monday, authorities said the wearing of face masks in indoor public settings would be strictly enforced, with Dh3,000 fines for those breaching rules. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The UAE reported 1,409 Covid-19 cases on Sunday, as daily figures declined for the 14th day in a row.

These latest infections brought the overall tally to 973,416.

Another 1,434 people overcame the virus, as the number of recoveries climbed to 953,694.

No deaths were recorded, with the toll standing at 2,325.

An additional 258,194 PCR tests were carried out in the 24-hour reporting period.

More than 174 million tests have been conducted since the pandemic began in late January 2020.

Infection rates have stabilised this month, after a sharp rise in June.

Daily infections had dipped below 200 in early May but have remained above 1,000 since June 9, following the surge in infections.

The total of 1,812 cases recorded on July 3 was the highest in five months.

But infections have dropped steadily over the past two weeks.

Authorities have reminded the public to keep following the remaining Covid-19 safety measures. These include wearing a mask in indoor public settings and isolating, as mandated, if testing positive for the virus.