Massive increase in COVID-19 in UAE pushes for new restrictions

Massive increase in COVID-19 in UAE pushes for new restrictions
AFP
Tuesday 14 June 2022 - 15:33

The UAE announced the re-tightening of COVID-19 precautionary measures, after an increase of 100% in infections in only one week.

The National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Authority in the Emirates confirmed the increase in cases by over 100% in less than a week, as well as the increase in the rate of hospital admissions.

The gulf state reimposed mask-wearing in indoor places to prevent infection.

The UAE is reporting the highest number of new infections since February, said Reuters in its latest COVID tracker released on Tuesday.

COVID-19 infections are increasing in UAE, with 1,043 new infections reported on average each day, representing 28% of the peak, according to the same source.

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