DUBAI: The UAE confirmed 1,401 new coronavirus cases and three related deaths overnight, as the government’s mass vaccination campaign continued in the ongoing effort to stem the spread of the highly contagious virus.
The country’s caseload since the pandemic began now stands at 551,430, including 1,642 deaths, with 531,459 of COVID-19 patients now fully recovered, a report from state news agency WAM reported.
The UAE ranks high globally for COVID-19 testing and vaccination rates.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention said 117,863 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered overnight, bringing the total jabs given to 11,822,054 or a vaccination rate of 119.53 doses per 100 people.
Dubai earlier this week eased COVID-19 rules, allowing hotels to operate at full capacity and permitting concerts and sports events where all attendees and participants have been vaccinated.
Abu Dhabi meanwhile will allow quarantine-free travel for international visitors starting July 1 as well as expand its green list of countries to boost tourism in the emirate. Visitors from India however remain covered by quarantine restrictions.
