UAE reports 1,554 new Covid-19 cases

Pilgrims returning from Hajj are encouraged to take an optional test on arrival followed by a mandatory test on day four

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 reported 1,554 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday after an additional 123,037 tests were carried out.

The new cases bring the overall tally of infections to 966,075.

Another 1,288 people beat the virus, as total recoveries climbed to 946,202.

No coronavirus-related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, and the toll remains at 2,324.

More than 172 million PCR tests have been conducted since the first case in the Emirates was reported on January 29, 2020.

Case numbers had been on the rise in recent weeks, after falling below 200 in early May.

However, daily infection rates have started to fall, having topped 1,800 on July 3.

Ahead of the recent Eid Al Adha holidays, UAE authorities urged people to continue to follow Covid safety rules.

Emiratis embarking on Hajj must take a Covid-19 test on their return and should isolate for seven days.

Those returning from Hajj are encouraged to take an optional test on arrival followed by a mandatory test on day four, officials announced last week.