DUBAI: The UAE reported 873 new coronavirus infections, bringing the caseload to 25,063 as the country aggressively pursues testing for early detection particularly of individuals who had prior contact with active COVID-19 cases.
About 1,214 people infected with the virus have also fully recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 10,791, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention in a report from state news agency WAM.
There were, however, three more fatalities from coronavirus-related complications overnight, pushing the death toll in the UAE to 227.
The UAE earlier adjusted its national disinfection program, which is now at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., from its previous 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. timings. The country likewise revised its regulations and fines for those who violate COVID-19 restrictions, with some reaching as high as Dh50,000 for companies who do not abide with the closure of their business and also for individuals who break their home quarantines.
