Abu Dhabi, the second-most populous emirate in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), will restrict access to shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and other public places from June 15 to those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or recently tested negative, reports Reuters.

The new rules were announced late on Wednesday as the UAE, a federation of seven emirates, has seen daily cases rise over the past three weeks.

The restrictions will also apply to gyms, hotels and their facilities, public parks, beaches, swimming pools, entertainment centres, cinemas, and museums, Abu Dhabi's media office said.

Visitors will have to prove they have been vaccinated or have recently tested negative through the country's Covid-19 app, which displays an individual's vaccination and testing history. The mobile app will show green if the person has been vaccinated or has tested negative. Individuals who have not been vaccinated will need to be tested every three days to maintain their green status. A fully vaccinated person would do so every 30 days.