Dubai confirms 216 new cases of COVID-19

The UAE has reported 216 new cases of COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, April 12, which took the overall number of infections to a total of 894,286.

The UAE has reported 216 new cases of COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, April 12, which took the overall number of infections to a total of 894,286.

Meanwhile, another 509 patients recovered from the virus and total recoveries jumped to 875,116.

Advertisement

No fatalities have been reported since March 7, and the toll remained still at 2,302 patients.

The daily infections were found after carrying out PCR tests on 296,483 individuals. More than 151 million tests of corona have been conducted to date.

The number of cases has stayed chiefly below the 300-mark since the start of this month. The country reported 300 on April 4 and fell to a low of 143 on April 7.

Dubai’s aggressive mass testing strategy and vaccination campaigns all over the world have helped in battling with the pandemic.

Around 97.3% of the population who is eligible have received two shots of a Covid-19 vaccine, with authorities urging the public to also take a third booster shot of corona.

On Monday, April 11, Sarah Al Amiri, the Dubai Minister of State for Advanced Technology, told the United Nations Security Council that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was “far from over” and also called for faster action in providing vaccines to poor and war-torn nations.

Advertisement

Ms Al Amiri said that just around a tenth of people in strife-ridden countries have got COVID-19 vaccines, and in some poverty-ridden countries, less than 1 percent of the population had been vaccinated.

She further said at talks that were co-hosted by Britain, UAE and France that, “New waves, coupled with new variants, are evidence that no one is safe until everyone is safe.”

On Monday, April 11, the United Nations World Health Organisation warned that 20 primarily African countries have still not vaccinated even 10 per cent of their population against Covid-19.

Tariq Saeed

Read More

RTA Launches Dh798-Million Al Nahyan Street Project to Ease Traffic Congestion in Dubai

The large-scale infrastructure project will stretch from the intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, pass through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and extend all the way to Emirates Road

Sharjah Customs Thwarts Infiltration Attempt: Two Concealed in Tiny Iron Boxes Under SUV

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, the director of Terminals and Border Points Affairs at SPCFZA, expressed the authority's top concern regarding infiltration, emphasizing that the nation's progress makes it an attractive target for specific individuals

Saint Lucia: Deputy PM Ernest Hilaire greets citizens on New Year

Ernest Hilaire, the Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, has extended his best wishes to the citizens on the eve of the new year. He wishes the citizens a prosperous year ahead.

Recent

Careem Partners with RTA to Offer Free Bike Rentals for Dubai Ride 2024

The collaboration, which marks the third consecutive year of partnership, aims to encourage cycling and promote sustainability. On Sunday, November 10, participants in the Dubai Ride can enjoy free bike rentals at two pop-up stations strategically located near key entry points to the event

Dubai Start-Up Launches Affordable Electric Vehicles with Revolutionary Repurposing Technology

The ReCar.03 is a notable example of how traditional internal combustion engine vehicles can be transformed into modern electric cars. The prototype on display is a converted Toyota Camry, showcasing the potential of this novel technology

St Kitts and Nevis: HC Kevin Isaac donates laptops to students of CFBC

The High Commissioner of St Kitts and Nevis to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – Dr Kevin Isaac, has donated advanced laptops to the students at the Clearance Fitzroy Bryant College in Basseterre, Twin Island Federation.
admin

Too Many Requests