People walk around in the Al Karama area of Dubai as life in the UAE beings to resemble pre-pandemic times. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
People walk around in the Al Karama area of Dubai as life in the UAE beings to resemble pre-pandemic times. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
The country has got to grips with curbing the spread of Covid-19.
The country has got to grips with curbing the spread of Covid-19.
The UAE registered its lowest daily tally of new Covid-19 infections in 20 months.
The UAE registered its lowest daily tally of new Covid-19 infections in 20 months.
More than 100 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in the UAE to date.
More than 100 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in the UAE to date.
People wearing masks are out shopping in the Al Karama area of Dubai.
People wearing masks are out shopping in the Al Karama area of Dubai.
The UAE's extensive vaccination campaign has been widely credited with helping to drive down case numbers.
The UAE's extensive vaccination campaign has been widely credited with helping to drive down case numbers.
New daily cases have remained below 100 for five weeks.
New daily cases have remained below 100 for five weeks.
Authorities confirmed last week that 100 per cent of the eligible population had now received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose.
Authorities confirmed last week that 100 per cent of the eligible population had now received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose.
More than 90 per cent of the UAE population are fully vaccinated.
More than 90 per cent of the UAE population are fully vaccinated.
A masked worker pushes a trolley laden with water bottles in the Al Karama area of Dubai.
A masked worker pushes a trolley laden with water bottles in the Al Karama area of Dubai.
Social distancing stickers pasted at a bus stop serve as a warning to travellers in Dubai.
Social distancing stickers pasted at a bus stop serve as a warning to travellers in Dubai.
People shopping in the Al Karama area of Dubai.
People shopping in the Al Karama area of Dubai.

Health

Coronavirus: UAE reports 2,721 cases and 15 deaths

The number of active cases across the Emirates rose to 11,520

The National

March 02, 2021

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The UAE reported a rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, as another 15 patients died.

A further 2,721 infections were confirmed – up from 2,526 new cases the previous day.

Case numbers have, however, remained below 3,000 for the past three days, having hovered above this number for much of the year.

The latest figures brought the overall infection tally since the pandemic began to 396,771.

Another 1,666 patients were given the all-clear, increasing the overall recovery total to 383,998.

The number of active cases in the country increased to 11,520, as new cases exceeded recoveries for a fifth consecutive day.

Fifteen Covid-19 patients died, taking the overall death toll to 1,253.

An additional 225,159 tests were conducted – the second largest daily number since the outbreak began.

The highest daily number was recorded on Sunday, when 226,139 tests were carried out.

More than 31 million tests have been done to date since the pandemic began.

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To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:

  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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2. England - 265 points

 

3. Pakistan - 261 points

 

4. South Africa - 253 points

 

5. Australia - 251 points 

 

6. New Zealand - 250 points

 

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8. Bangladesh - 233 points

 

9. Sri Lanka - 230 points

 

10. Afghanistan - 226 points

 
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They involve criminals conning mobile phone operators into issuing them with replacement Sim cards, often by claiming their phone has been lost or stolen 

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