UAE reports 1,007 new COVID-19 cases, highest since outbreak

A traveller wears a mask at the Dubai International Airport. Credit: Reuters

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday reported 1,007 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest daily number since the pandemic broke out.

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Until last month, there had been a generally falling trend after the UAE's new daily cases peaked at 994 in May, but numbers have surged from 164 cases on Aug. 3.

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