UAE records 1,435 new Covid-19 cases and one death

Another 1,243 people recovered during the past 24 hours

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 recorded 1,435 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as daily infections increased for the ninth day in a row.

A total of 1,243 people recovered from the virus in the latest 24-hour period.

One coronavirus-related death was confirmed, which was the first fatality since May 30.

The number of active cases rose to 17,005.

The country has reported 923,001 cases, 903,690 recoveries and 2,306 deaths since the pandemic began.

The latest cases were detected as a result of 311,742 PCR tests, with more than 166 million tests conducted to date.

Infection rates have risen sharply in June, prompting the authorities to remind citizens of the need to abide by safety measures.

Cases stood at 442 on June 1 but have remained above 1,000 for the past eight days.

A new directive to reduce the validity of the Al Hosn green pass — which allows for entry to many public places in Abu Dhabi — from 30 days to 14 came into force on Wednesday.

Authorities have also stressed the importance of wearing face masks to limit the spread of the virus.

Face coverings are mandatory in indoor public settings — such as malls and schools — with those flouting regulations facing fines of Dh3,000.