UAE records 1,435 new Covid-19 cases and one death
18 June, 2022
The UAE recorded 1,435 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as daily infections increased for the ninth day in a row.
A total of 1,243 people recovered from the virus in the latest 24-hour period.
One coronavirus-related death was confirmed, which was the first fatality since May 30.
The number of active cases rose to 17,005. The country has reported 923,001 cases, 903,690 recoveries and 2,306 deaths since the pandemic began. The latest cases were detected as a result of 311,742 PCR tests, with more than 166 million tests conducted to date. Infection rates have risen sharply in June, prompting the authorities to remind citizens of the need to abide by safety measures.
Cases stood at 442 on June 1 but have remained above 1,000 for the past eight days.
A new directive to reduce the validity of the Al Hosn green pass — which allows for entry to many public places in Abu Dhabi — from 30 days to 14 came into force on Wednesday.
Authorities have also stressed the importance of wearing face masks to limit the spread of the virus.
Face coverings are mandatory in indoor public settings — such as malls and schools — with those flouting regulations facing fines of Dh3,000.
Source: www.thenationalnews.com
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