UAE reports 519 new coronavirus cases


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The UAE reported 519 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.

The new cases bring the total number of infections recorded in the country since the pandemic began early in 2020 to 880,970.

Officials said there were no Covid-19 deaths in the 24-hour reporting period.

Another 1,613 people beat the virus, and the recovery total climbed to 837,139.

An additional 430,493 tests were conducted over the 24-hour period, bringing the total number carried out since the beginning of the outbreak to more than 138 million.

Mass testing of the public and a nationwide vaccination campaign have been central to the UAE’s recovery strategy.

More than 24.1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the public to date, with about 95.9 per cent of the population now fully vaccinated.

The UAE has also been lifting rules as the country emerges from the pandemic.

On Friday, the Emirates announced the most significant easing of restrictions since April 2020.

The decisions scrap quarantine for close contacts, remove PCR testing requirements for travellers and lift border restrictions in Abu Dhabi.

As of March 3, visitors coming to the UAE through its land borders must have a negative PCR test result taken 24 hours prior to arrival. The rule applies to people who want to stay for 72 hours only.

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Emergency phone numbers in the UAE

Estijaba – 8001717 –  number to call to request coronavirus testing

Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111

Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre

Emirates airline – 600555555

Etihad Airways – 600555666

Ambulance – 998

Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries

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Updated: March 02, 2022, 3:38 PM`