Daily figures issued on Saturday show that the UAE carried out another 242,159 tests for Covid-19. AFP
Daily figures issued on Saturday show that the UAE carried out another 242,159 tests for Covid-19. AFP
Daily figures issued on Saturday show that the UAE carried out another 242,159 tests for Covid-19. AFP
Daily figures issued on Saturday show that the UAE carried out another 242,159 tests for Covid-19. AFP

Health

UAE reports 2,959 new Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths

The new figures followed one of the biggest days for testing to date

The National

March 06, 2021

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The UAE reported 2,959 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, with a further 14 deaths.

In its daily coronavirus update, the government said 1,901 patients had been given the all-clear.

The update also showed 242,159 people had been tested – marking one of the biggest days for screening to date.

Weekend figures for testing are typically high, as people prepare to travel or get a weekly or fortnightly test as mandated by their employer.

The latest fatalities took the death toll to 1,310.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, 408,236 Covid-19 cases have been recorded, with 391,205 recoveries.

Earlier on Saturday, officials in Dubai told cafes and coffee shops to stop filling babies bottles with milk or water due to the potential risk of spreading the virus.

UAE airlines play part in Covax roll-out

A worker attaches Covax stickers to a shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine flown by Emirates airline to Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. AFP
A worker attaches Covax stickers to a shipment of the AstraZeneca vaccine flown by Emirates airline to Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. AFP
The AstraZeneca vaccine shipment is unloaded from a plane in Abidjan. Ivory Coast received 504,000 doses of the vaccine. AFP
The AstraZeneca vaccine shipment is unloaded from a plane in Abidjan. Ivory Coast received 504,000 doses of the vaccine. AFP
A shipment of more than 500,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as part of the Covax initiative. AFP
A shipment of more than 500,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrives in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as part of the Covax initiative. AFP
The shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine is part of the Covax initiative, a global effort to procure and distribute shots free of charge. AFP
The shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine is part of the Covax initiative, a global effort to procure and distribute shots free of charge. AFP
Boxes of the AstraZeneca vaccine are unloaded from an Emirates flight in the Ivory Coast. AFP
Boxes of the AstraZeneca vaccine are unloaded from an Emirates flight in the Ivory Coast. AFP
Emirates delivers 504,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. AFP
Emirates delivers 504,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. AFP
Results

6pm: Dubai Trophy – Conditions (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

Winner: Silent Speech, William Buick (jockey), Charlie Appleby
(trainer) 

6.35pm: Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m 

Winner: Island Falcon, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor 

7.10pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (Dirt)
1,400m 

Winner: Rawy, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer 

7.45pm: Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m 

Winner: Desert Fire, Hector Crouch, Saeed bin Suroor 

8.20pm: Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

Winner: Naval Crown, William Buick, Charlie Appleby 

8.55pm: Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

Winner: Al Tariq, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watsons 

9.30pm: Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m 

Winner: Dubai Icon, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor  

If you go

The flights

The closest international airport for those travelling from the UAE is Denver, Colorado. British Airways (www.ba.com) flies from the UAE via London from Dh3,700 return, including taxes. From there, transfers can be arranged to the ranch or it’s a seven-hour drive. Alternatively, take an internal flight to the counties of Cody, Casper, or Billings

The stay

Red Reflet offers a series of packages, with prices varying depending on season. All meals and activities are included, with prices starting from US$2,218 (Dh7,150) per person for a minimum stay of three nights, including taxes. For more information, visit red-reflet-ranch.net.

 

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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

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Mane 24', Shaqiri 73', 80'

Manchester United 1

Lingard 33'

Man of the Match: Fabinho (Liverpool)

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

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