DUBAI: The UAE confirmed 400 new coronavirus cases overnight after carrying out 56,000 additional tests, state news agency WAM reported.
One patient also died from virus complications, the report added.
Total coronavirus cases in the UAE are now at 49,469, while the death toll is at 317.
The health ministry however said that an additional 504 patients have recovered from the illness, raising the total number of recoveries to 38,664.
Abu Dhabi has re-opened some parks and public beaches at a 40 percent capacity but has implemented measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Umm Al-Emarat Park, Khalifa Park-Abu Dhabi, Salimi Park in Al-Ain and Madinat Zayed Public Park in Al-Dhafrah can now receive visitors and promenaders under a phased reopening of parks in the emirate.
Access to the parks however would dependent on prior online booking, and visitors would be required to present their coronavirus testing results via the AlHosn app as well as have their body temperatures taken.
Only groups of four people would be allowed to congregate and all visitors, as well as park staff, are required to wear masks and practice social distancing, authorities added.
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UAE reports 400 new coronavirus infections, Abu Dhabi reopens beaches, parks
- One patient also died from virus complications, the report added
- Abu Dhabi has re-opened some parks and public beaches at a 40 percent capacity
Children from Gaza return home after medical treatment in Jordan
- The group, which included 10 children and 18 members of their families, crossed King Hussein Bridge on the border between Jordan and the West Bank on Wednesday
- Authorities in Jordan have been organizing medical evacuations from Gaza since March last year
LONDON: A group of Palestinian children are returning home to Gaza after medical treatment in Jordanian hospitals.
The patients, who included 10 children and 18 members of their families, crossed King Hussein Bridge on the border between Jordan and the West Bank on Wednesday, the Jordan News Agency reported.
Jordanian authorities said the group was returning to Gaza after treatment in line with Jordan’s commitment to support for Palestinians and the prevention of displacement from their land.
Jordan has been organizing medical evacuations from Gaza since March last year, during which time 635 children and 1,598 caregivers have been taken to hospitals in Jordan.
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