Coronavirus: UAE announces record 14 deaths as 3,251 new infections confirmed

A further 3,860 people recovered from the virus

Families walk in Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi private school staff wait to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of a drive organised by Adek. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 at St Paul’s Church in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A coronavirus vaccine shipment is unloaded from an Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport on February 1. The airline is part of the Vaccine Logistics Alliance, which also includes logistics giant DP World. AFP

A panel indicates the way to a Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A woman waits for her turn at a vaccination centre at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A man is registered before receiving a dose of vaccine at a centre in Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP

A health worker checks a man's temperature before he receives a dose of vaccine. AFP

A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP

The UAE announced a record-high 14 deaths among Covid-19 patients on Friday as 3,251 new cases were confirmed.

The fatalities raised the country's death toll since the start of the pandemic to 902.

The previous daily high of 13 was reported in May.

The latest infections raised the overall tally to 320,126.

A further 3,860 people overcame the virus as the recovery total climbed to 297,040.

An additional 148,574 tests were conducted.

More than 26.5 million PCR nasal swab and DPI laser tests have been conducted since the outbreak began.

The number of active cases fell to 22,184 as recoveries exceeded new infections for a sixth consecutive day.

The UAE has embarked on a major vaccination drive to help curb the spread of the virus.

Close to four million doses of vaccine have been given to the public over the past two months.

Authorities aim to inoculate 50 per cent of the public by the end of next month.

Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, spokesman for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority, said this week that mass immunisation was the most crucial step towards returning to normality.