The Ministry of Health and Community Protection held the ninth periodic briefing of the UAE government to inform the latest developments related to the new Corona virus "Covid 19". The media briefing was held without the presence of the media in order to follow the procedures of prevention and avoid gatherings, while maintaining the safety and health of the community, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesman for the health sector in the UAE, reviewed during the briefing the developments of the precautionary measures taken to prevent the emerging corona virus, noting that the UAE launched the largest laboratory in the world outside China, with excellent treatment capabilities Behind tens of thousands of tests technology RT-PCR, to meet the needs of screening and diagnosis of HIV infection Corona emerging "Kovid -19" in the state.
She pointed out that the UAE launched the "e-prevention" platform, which aims to enhance awareness of health and community safety, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, the Abu Dhabi Health Department, the Dubai Health Authority, and a number of relevant health authorities in the Emirates, noting that a prevention platform also aims To introduce health and preventive measures that must be followed for the safety and health of individuals from any diseases or epidemics, including the emerging Corona virus "Covid-19", and also includes a volunteer prevention team.
Al-Hosani directed, during the briefing three messages, the first for the elderly of the parents who described them as "the blessing of our homes and our country", during which he emphasized that moving away from them is not negligence, but love and concern for their safety, and that moving away from the body but hearts is with you all the time, while the message came The second is to families, to be more coherent, more communicative, responsible and aware, while the third message concerns support groups as they described them as the most groups that use household appliances, and receive and deal with external requests, and our responsibility is to educate them with preventive measures, and ensure that they follow healthy practices .
Al Hosani emphasized that healthy food and exercise are the best ways to increase the body’s immunity, noting that there are health practices that are constantly emphasized to strengthen immunity, including exercising regularly, and eating healthy food, especially foods that raise immunity and anti-oxidants such as vegetables and fruits, as she demanded. All citizens and residents participating in the national campaign are tender for my work and safety in my home, and I stressed that work in the Emirates has not stopped and will not stop
Al-Hosani stressed that the preventive measures in the country are updated continuously and quickly according to the developments, through coordination with all local and federal agencies to implement any new precautions, as the Ministry of Health and the competent authorities have taken a number of preventive precautions that were announced at the national level During the last period, which aims in its entirety to preserve the safety of citizens and residents, and protect society.