Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,489 new cases

One death and 1,568 recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours

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 1,489 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, pushing the total number of infections to 927,387.

Another 1,568 people beat the virus as total recoveries climbed to 908,145.

One death was reported in the past 24 hours and the UAE's toll reached 2,309.

The number of active cases stands at 16,933.

The latest cases were detected as a result of an additional 324,266 PCR tests. Nearly 167 million tests have been conducted since the start of the pandemic.

Cases have gone up this month and topped 1,000 since June 9. Just a month back, only 349 cases were reported.

Several countries around the world are facing a surge in Covid cases, including the US, the UK, Italy, China and India.

Omicron offshoots BA. 4 and BA. 5 and scaling back of testing and surveillance are driving an increase in infections in several countries in Europe.

The UAE's successful mass screening and nationwide vaccination campaign have helped limit the spread of the virus in the country.

Recently the government revised some Covid-19 rules as cases have increased, and it urged people not to let their guard down.

The validity of the Al Hosn green pass — which allows for entry to many public places in Abu Dhabi — was reduced from 30 days to 14.

Authorities also reminded people to wear masks in indoor public settings or face fines of Dh3,000.

Globally, more than 536.63 million people have been reported to be infected and 6,977,728 have died so far, according to the latest figures released by Reuters.

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries since the first cases were identified in December 2019.