UAE’s daily Covid cases cross 1,000: 5 safety rules, measures that have been tightened

The UAE’s daily Covid-19 cases crossed the 1,000-mark on Thursday, December 23, for the first time in four months. Daily infections have seen an increase post December 6.

A government spokesperson had earlier this week acknowledged the “surge” in daily cases, but said hospitalisation rates are low. Covid-19 bed occupancy rate is below 3 per cent in the country, said the spokesperson, Dr Noura Al Ghaithi.

The country has also tightened Covid safety rules and measures, including flight suspensions and travel restrictions to some countries.

1. Green Pass protocol

Employees and visitors of federal, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah government departments must have a green pass on their AlHosn app to enter.

The pass is activated for 14 days when fully vaccinated residents who have received the booster dose (if applicable) get a negative PCR test result. Following the 14 days, the status turns grey, and is reactivated only after they take another PCR test.

2. PCR test every week for Abu Dhabi Government employees

Employees of government entities and companies in Abu Dhabi will need to undergo a mandatory PCR test every seven days.

3. New border rules in Abu Dhabi