Daijiworld Media Network- Dubai
Dubai, Aug 24: For the first time in nearly eight months daily Covid-19 cases in the UAE dipped below the 1,000 mark. On Tuesday, Aug 24, the country reported 990 cases and 1,675 recoveries.
Vaccines in the UAE are administered for free. They are available to residents aged three and over.
Cases have been declining in August steadily. The month started with over 1,500 cases, before they dipped to below 1,100 on August 18.
Around 85 percent residents have received at least one dose and close to 75 per cent of residents are fully vaccinated against the virus.