UAE Covid-19 cases drop closer to two-digit mark for first time since December 2021

UAE Covid-19 cases drop closer to two-digit mark for first time since December 2021

UAE Covid-19 cases drop closer to two-digit mark for first time since December 2021

Experts advise residents to continue taking precautions throughout holiday period and beyond

Published: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 6:36 PM Last updated: Sat 3 Dec 2022, 7:08 PM

The number of new Covid-19 infections is poised to hit the two-digit milestone after a gap of 12 months, a trend inducing hope of entering the final phase of the prolonged pandemic.

On Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced 101 new cases. The last time infections below 100 were recorded was way back on December 13 last year when 92 cases were reported. The UAE is once again eyeing the two-digit psychological mark.

The country has fought its way out of the pandemic through perseverance of frontline workers and astute guidance of the visionary leaders. And earlier this month, with the plummeting number of caseloads, the authorities cancelled all restrictions and precautionary measures. And this week the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) shut Covid-19 screening centres in the capital, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah.

General life and the ongoing festival celebrations being held without restrictions or wearing of masks indicates the pandemic is entering