ABU DHABI — With 304 new infections recorded during the last 24 hours, the number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates dropped slightly since Saturday, the health ministry announced on Sunday. The total number of confirmed cases in the country rose to 42,294, Emirati news agency WAM said. The new cases were discovered after more than 43,000 tests were conducted across the UAE, according to the ministry. One person died of the virus in the UAE on Sunday, which brings the virus-related death toll to 289. Meanwhile, 27,462 people have recovered from the virus so far. The UAE has begun loosening restrictions in some of its emirates, except in the capital Abu Dhabi, where a ban on entry and exit has been imposed. Dubai on Friday allowed public swimming pools to reopen and the ban on water sports activities was lifted, according to a statement issued by the Dubai Sports Council. The mandate, based on the directives of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, is limited to hotel establishments, health club and gyms, recreation clubs as well as residential and commercial facilities. However, individuals, groups and businesses must adhere to a detailed list of preventative measures issued, according to the statement. — Agencies