Coronavirus: UAE records 1,096 new Covid-19 cases

An additional 1,311 patients recovered from the virus as two more people died

A room at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham JBR being sanitized. Reem Mohammed / The National

A barcode is scanned for contactless service at Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR. Reem Mohammed / The National

Only 5 are allowed inside the pool at the same time, as part of the covid safety measures taken at Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR. Reem Mohammed/The National

Residents are required to use their elbows for the elevator buttons at Ramada Hotel and Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR. Reem Mohammed / The National

Sanitization measures employed at Maze Taco’s located in Jumeirah Lake Towers. A delivery driver first sanitizes his transportation bag before packing an outgoing order. Antonie Robertson / The National

Socially distanced seating that is regularly sanitized and allows for online ordering and payment, at Maze Taco’s located in Jumeirah Lake Towers. Antonie Robertson / The National

Viviane from The Camel Farm in Dubai feeds a deer. Covid-19 safety measures are in place at all public areas across the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Viviane feeds a donkey at The Camel Farm in Dubai, where safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Yannick from The Camel Farm feeds a rabbit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Yannick feeds a camel at The Camel Farm in Dubai, where safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chris Whiteoak / The National

People enter Emirates Towers Metro Station in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Chef New adheres to safety measures while preparing vegetable spring rolls at a Dubai restaurant. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A visitor admires the paintings at Anyahh Popular Art in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Physical distancing signs are displayed at a children's play area in Zabeel Park, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A petrol station attendant wears a face mask in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A petrol station attendant wears a face mask in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

No sitting stickers pasted on the benches at Zabeel Park in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

A notice from Dubai Municipality outside Zabeel Park reminds the public to wear face masks. Pawan Singh / The National

Green spots such as Zabeel Park have implemented safety measures to help protect the health of visitors. Pawan Singh / The National

A sign placed on a bench at Zabeel Park reminds visitors that sitting is prohibited. Pawan Singh / The National

Stickers on the floor of Zabeel Park in Dubai remind the public to wear face masks. Pawan Singh / The National

The UAE recorded 1,096 Covid-19 cases on Sunday, taking its total to 106,229.

A further 1,311 patients were given the all-clear as the recovery tally rose to 97,284.

Officials confirmed two more patients died during the 24-hour reporting period as the death toll moved to 445.

The latest infections were identified after a further 133,935 tests were conducted.

It is the second highest number of tests carried out in a single day, falling just short of the record 136,430 tests completed on Saturday.

The UAE has completed almost 11 million tests since the outbreak began, with screening rates increasing in recent weeks.

There are 8,500 active Covid-19 cases across the Emirates.

Case numbers have been on the rise in the past two months, prompting authorities to call on members of the public to renew their commitment to precautionary measures.

Daily infection figures fell to 164 on August 3 but by September 12 had hit a record 1,007.

Daily infections fell below 1,000 only once in October, when 932 cases were reported on October 5.

The UAE announced its highest daily caseload of 1,231 on October 3.

The average number of daily infections during the past seven days is 1,061.

The average number of recoveries, however, is encouraging, with an average daily tally of 1,308 over the same period.

As of Sunday, more than 37.5 million coronavirus cases have been detected across the globe.

The death toll stands at more than 1.078 million, while more than 28 million people have recovered.