• The country’s coronavirus caseload now stands at 281,546

Arab News

RIYADH: The UAE on Monday had another record number of coronavirus cases for a 14th consecutive day, with new 3,591 infections reported by health authorities.

The UAE healthy ministry likewise announced six new deaths, state news agency WAM reported, bringing the total number of COVID-19 fatalities to 798.

The country’s coronavirus caseload now stands at 281,546.

Recoveries reported for the day meanwhile were at 3,820, bringing the total number of recoveries to 255,304.

Meanwhile, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum appointed Awad Saghir Al-Ketbi as the new director general of the Dubai Health Authority.

Al-Ketbi replaces Humaid Al-Qutami, according to a statement on WAM.

Dubai, the region’s business and tourism hub, has seen an influx of visitors during its peak winter season and in the past week reimposed some measures, including banning live entertainment and further restricting the number of people allowed to gather at social events and restaurants.