Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2020. The National Screening Center, Mina Rashed, Dubai. Nurse Asmahan Bin Thabet Al Nahdi sanitizes her hands after conducting a swab test. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Nick Webster
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2020. The National Screening Center, Mina Rashed, Dubai. Nurse Asmahan Bin Thabet Al Nahdi sanitizes her hands after conducting a swab test. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Nick Webster
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2020. The National Screening Center, Mina Rashed, Dubai. Nurse Asmahan Bin Thabet Al Nahdi sanitizes her hands after conducting a swab test. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Nick Webster
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2020. The National Screening Center, Mina Rashed, Dubai. Nurse Asmahan Bin Thabet Al Nahdi sanitizes her hands after conducting a swab test. Victor Besa / The Na

Coronavirus: UAE records lowest number of infections since January 4


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The UAE recorded its lowest number of new Covid-19 infections since January 4 on Monday.

The daily caseload of 1,507 brought the country's overall tally to 537,524.

It is the second day in a row that infection rates have dropped to a four-month low, after 1,572 cases were confirmed on Sunday.

A further 1,476 people beat the virus, as the recovery total climbed to 517,805.

The death toll stands at 1,615, following two further fatalities.

Active cases rose slightly to 18,104, as a recent trend of new cases exceeding recoveries continued.

These latest cases were identified as a result of 142,603 tests – a drop-off from recent daily testing rates of more than 200,000.

More than 45.8 million PCR and DPI tests have been conducted since the outbreak began.

As well as pressing ahead with a mass testing drive, the UAE is leading an extensive vaccination campaign.

More than 11.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered nationwide since December.

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The figures behind the event

1) More than 300 in-house cleaning crew

2) 165 staff assigned to sanitise public areas throughout the show

3) 1,000 social distancing stickers

4) 809 hand sanitiser dispensers placed throughout the venue

RESULT

Valencia 3

Kevin Gameiro 21', 51'

Ferran Torres 67'

Atlanta 4

Josip Llicic 3' (P), 43' (P), 71', 82'

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

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China

3.

UAE

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Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea

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