UAE reports 1,522 new coronavirus cases

Another 1,475 people overcame the virus 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 1,522 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, raising its overall tally to 967,597.

Another 1,475 people overcame the virus, as the recovery total climbed to 947,677.

There was one coronavirus-related death in the latest 24-hour reporting period, taking the toll to 2,325.

The latest cases were detected as a result of an additional 156,396 PCR tests. To date, nearly 173 million PCR tests have been carried out.

Daily case numbers have dropped marginally in the past week, after hitting a high of 1,812 infections on July 3.

Earlier this month, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority issued safety guidelines for the Hajj season.

Pilgrims have started to return home to the UAE after performing the first post-pandemic Hajj. They are expected to follow the rules put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

On Tuesday, nearly 850 passengers landed at Dubai Airport Terminal 1 and more are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

People returning from Hajj are encouraged to take an optional test on arrival followed by a mandatory test on the fourth day.

They should enter quarantine for seven days at home.