Coronavirus: UAE records 375 new Covid-19 cases

No deaths were recorded while 297 people recovered from the virus

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel with updated Covid-19 precautionary measures. A distance sign at the check-in area of the hotel. Victor Besa / The National

Labourers working at one of the construction site during the sunset in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National)

A man wearing a protective mask is seen shopping in Ibn Batutta mall. Pawan Singh / The National

People wearing a protective face mask on the Abra in Dubai Creek in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Bus commuters at downtown Abu Dhabi heading home during rush hour. Victor Besa / The National

One of the guests at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Another 375 cases of Covid-19 were recorded in the UAE on Wednesday, after 47,000 tests were conducted.

The infections brought the country's tally to 59,921. At least 297 people recovered from the virus, adding to the 53,202 total recoveries since the outbreak.

Authorities said no deaths were recorded so the country's death toll remains at 347. The number of patients currently fighting the coronavirus is 6,372.

The UAE has carried out almost 5 million tests, making it one of the top countries to test per capita.

On Wednesday, Abu Dhabi raised the capacity limit for restaurants and cafes to 80 per cent, as another sign of a gradual return to pre-virus economic activity.

Precautionary measures remain in place to protect the public, including physical distancing, temperature checks on entry, regular disinfection of premises and frequent testing for employees.