"Emirates Today" has monitored the spread of messages through social media, "heralds" that the danger of the "Covid-19" virus, known as "the new corona" has disappeared, with temperatures rising, and claims that "by the middle of this month, people will be able to return to the exit Recreation and working life ».
The National Meteorological Center confirmed to "Emirates Today" that this month will witness a rise in temperature of up to five degrees Celsius, but doctors and a legal official have warned of "excessive optimism" and "being driven behind rumors until what appears to be positive", pointing to To the absence of any scientific evidence currently linking the high temperatures and the effect on the emerging corona virus, or reducing its activity and the speed of its spread in humans.
In detail, social media platforms have recently witnessed the spread of invitations and reassurance messages (anonymous) that herald the end of the outbreak of the "Covid-19" virus in the country with the start of high temperatures, claiming that "the virus will enter a stage of inactivity and will prevent it from spreading between people with High temperature ».
The National Meteorological Center said that April is one of the months of the first transitional period (spring), which is characterized by the rapid change of pressure systems in the atmosphere, which leads to rapid fluctuations in weather conditions.
He stressed that this month will witness a rise in temperature of five degrees Celsius.
Dr. Hussam Al-Tatry, a consultant pediatric, infectious and immunological diseases at the Heart Medical Center in Al-Ain, said that “talking about the decline of Corona virus with increasing temperatures is excessive optimism.”
He said that «the virus continues to spread globally, although countries like Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, are considered in the summer now».
He added, "We stress in the current circumstances the necessity of ventilating the houses, going out to the balconies or the roofs, while preserving the distances of the physical spacing. It is also possible to go out to the garden of the house if it is surrounded by a wall, not to leave the house at all."
And the researcher in mental health, Dr. Amna Al Naboodah, called for adherence to the precautionary measures issued by the official authorities, and not to reduce the seriousness of the new Corona virus, based on anonymous messages, indicating the emergence of infections in hot regions such as some African countries. It added, "It is a new virus that has different characteristics from previous viruses."
In turn, the family medicine specialist, Hala Magdy, stressed the need for homes to adhere to, and not to leave, until different instructions are issued from the official health authorities in the country, noting that leaving the house and contacting people increases the possibility of contracting the virus.
She added: "It has not been scientifically proven that high temperatures warrant the elimination of the virus, and the World Health Organization itself has declared that there is no confirmation of this belief."
The legal advisor, Mansour Al-Mazmi, also warned of the danger of circulating rumors, or any information that was not issued by the official authorities concerned, regarding the "emerging corona virus", even what appears to be a positive phenomenon.
He stressed the need to investigate accuracy and follow the preventive measures issued by the Ministry of Health, Community Protection and Health Authorities, pointing out that promoting messages about the impact of high temperatures on the Corona virus, or calling out from homes and ignoring or not adhering to the instructions to combat the virus, puts the author and promoter Under penalty of law. Article 198 bis of the Federal Penal Code may also apply to him, which states that he “shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of no less than a year from broadcasting false or malicious news, statements or rumors, or by broadcasting propaganda, if that would disturb public security or deliver Terror among people or harm the public interest.
Getting out of the house and contacting people increases the risk of contracting the virus.
Hot and humid weather
The World Health Organization confirmed on its official website that the data available so far indicate the possibility of transmission of the "Covid-19" virus in all regions, including areas with hot and humid weather, calling for taking all preventive measures, whatever the climate, with importance Community positive interaction by ensuring that infection cases are reported or suspected.
"Perhaps the best way to protect yourself from Covid-19 disease is to wash your hands, so you can get rid of viruses that may be stuck with them and avoid possible infection if you touch your eyes, mouth, or nose," the organization said.