UAE reports 541 new cases, seven new deaths
The United Arab Emirates reported 541 new
coronavirus cases and seven new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed
cases in the country to 11,380 and the virus-related death toll to 89, the
Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.
The seven people of different nationalities died due
to complications, the ministry added.
Meanwhile, 91 more people recovered from the virus,
which raises the total number of recoveries in the country to 2,181.
The new cases were detected after an additional
25,000 tests were conducted, the ministry said. The UAE has for the past month
been ramping up its testing efforts to contain the outbreak.
The UAE has eased restrictions that had been imposed
to curb the outbreak.
Dubai announced that the 24-hour curfew has been
lifted, and residents are no longer required to apply for a permit if they want
to leave their home.
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211 others for breaking COVID-19 rule
Individuals across the emirates are allowed to go
out between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. but must adhere to precautionary
measures.
During the holy month of Ramadan, residents can go
outside to exercise for one or two hours, with a maximum of three people
allowed in one group.
Visiting relatives is also allowed during the month,
but no more than five people must be in one gathering.
