Coronavirus: UAE has more recoveries than new cases for seventh day in a row

Daily recoveries outstrip infections for a full week as number of total cases rises to 42,982

An Emirati man waits to be seen at the Passports Department as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP

Chairs at the Passports Department are set up to adhere to social distancing as civil servants return to work following the easing of restrictions in Dubai. AFP

Nur Kumari Dhungel works at Fairouz Coffee & Roastery with her husband Ram Kumar. The roastery specializes in Arabic coffee, Turkish coffee, and specialty espresso coffee beans. Reem Mohammed/The National

Abra or water taxi services resume with a reduction in passengers. Antonie Robertson / The National

A man selling souvenirs browses his phone while wearing a face mask as he waits for potential clients. Antonie Robertson / The National

Women walk along the beach in Dubai as the sun rises. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Shops within Souk Khabeer, in the old part of Bur Dubai. It remains closed. Antonie Robertson / The National

A door man smiles at the camera while waiting inside a restaurant for patrons to arrive. Antonie Robertson / The National

Two women take a selfie while walking along Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Malls in Dubai have fully reopened, allowing 100 per cent capacity. Reem Mohammed / The National

Staffers at Hafiz Mustafa store in Dubai Mall wear mandatory face masks as part of safety measures against coronavirus. Reem Mohammed / The National

A man wears. a face mask at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National

Visitors wear masks are they take a look arround at 'At The Top' in Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed/The National

A sign shows the rules for visitors when going to At The Top, Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed / The National

Signs requiring people to social distance at Dubai Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Reem Mohammed / The National

Another 346 new Covid-19 infections were reported in the UAE on Tuesday, following more than 38,000 tests.

The cases raise the country's total to 42,982 since the outbreak.

A further 732 recoveries were announced, taking the tally to 28,861. The number of daily recoveries were higher than the number of new cases for the seventh consecutive day. The figures indicate that more than 67 per cent of the people who were treated for Covid-19 in the UAE have now recovered.

Two deaths were also reported on Tuesday, making the total death toll 293.

On Monday, health authorities said at least 40 per cent of people who died of coronavirus in the UAE suffered from a form of diabetes.

This prompted Dr Amna Al Dhahak, spokeswoman for the UAE Government, to warn against unhealthy lifestyle choices.

"People should be extra careful. Adopt a healthy lifestyle," she said.

It came as the UAE Government announced that Emiratis and residents will be allowed to travel abroad from June 23.

People will be able to fly to some destinations under specific conditions and procedures, which are yet to be announced, it said in a tweet. It was said that further information would be released in time.

The UAE closed its borders to commercial flights on March 24. Since then, special repatriation flights have been operated and now outgoing passenger flights are available to book.

As it stands, all travellers need permission to return to the UAE from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship before they can book a flight home.

At this point, there is a 14-day quarantine period in place for all travellers arriving in the UAE.

Globally, the number of infections passed 8 million with almost 440,000 deaths.