The spokesperson for the health sector in the Emirates, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, stressed that community cooperation with health authorities is very important, and is not limited to preventive measures, but also includes the transmission and exchange of news about the Corona virus.
The spokesperson for the UAE campaign also volunteered, a share that perishes, that the number of registered campaigners within days will reach more than 8,000 volunteers, from various specializations required, in the field and by default, and from 115 nationalities residing on the state’s land.
In detail, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection held the 16th periodic briefing of the Emirates government to provide an update on the latest developments related to the emerging coronavirus (Covid 19).
Al Hosani said that most of the treatments that are currently in experimental stages to know the effectiveness of their results on patients "Covid 19", and began using them since the emergence of the disease in the country of China, including the drug "Remisdivir" which is used with advanced cases, and there are other treatments for medium and simple cases, and the type of antibiotics varies Viruses according to the severity of the disease, noting that the UAE is monitoring the latest medical developments.
She explained that the UAE’s registration of the genomic sequence of the Corona virus will contribute to accessing treatments, noting that sequencing studies are an important tool for understanding the characteristics of the disease and its ways of spreading, especially as it focuses in detail on the origin of any virus, its source and its subsequent spread, which contributes to understanding its characteristics, and helps in the necessary procedures To control it and find the best possible ways to treat patients, stressing that the Emirates possesses the human capabilities and capabilities specialized in the field of genome sequencing, and there are ongoing and ongoing studies in the country to make the best use of it.
She pointed out that studies did not prove that pregnant women are not susceptible to complications from the Corona virus, and that the expectation for that is due to the physiological changes that occur in the immunity of their bodies, in addition to that they were more vulnerable to complications of influenza, but it was not proven in «Covid 19». In the event of a pregnant woman getting sick, follow up with the specialist doctor.
Al-Hosani assured that «community cooperation during this period is not limited to following preventive measures, but also includes the publication and exchange of information and news, especially health information regarding the Corona virus, and the Cabinet has adopted a decision regarding the dissemination and exchange of health information related to communicable diseases and epidemics, to reduce false information And rumors that may have a negative impact on society.
For its part, a lethal share confirmed that the number of registered in the campaign within days reached more than 8000 volunteers from various specializations required, in the field and by default, and from 115 nationalities residing on the state’s land, including 3000 specialized volunteers from the medical cadres, in addition to 900 volunteers who provide support to medical teams in the field.
She continued, "The concept of volunteering in the Emirates is gaining great attention, as it is part of the culture of the country, and a form of cohesion and belonging."
She added, "We stand together, citizens and residents, to fight the spread of the new Corona virus and reduce its danger to our society." Noting that the campaign aims to sustain volunteer work in the country and make it available to all through two types of volunteering: field and virtual.