Specialized doctors have drawn a road map to guide the curve of infection with the virus (Covid-19), for a gradual decline, up to the state of "zero" in the state, within weeks if it was committed by all members of society and all groups, and stressed that the modification of the epidemiological curve of the virus in the state is based On social awareness in the first place, and the preventive measures applied by the competent authorities, federally and locally.
The spokesperson for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, confirmed to «Emirates Today» that adherence to procedures for physical separation, reducing out of the house, and wearing masks when leaving, in addition to working and studying remotely, are among the most important reasons that will help start The curve of Covid-19 infection rates in the country gradually decreased to zero.
She stated that studies of the epidemiological prediction of the expected numbers revealed that adherence to each of these previous procedures contributes to a significant reduction in cases of infection, while the combined procedures help reduce cases by a rate that exceeds 50%, which contributes to the moderation of the epidemiological curve.
On assessing the current state of the rate of injuries in the country, Al-Hosani said: «Certainly, the measures that have been put in place help significantly in reducing the prevalence of the disease in the community, as it was noted that distance study and work contributed significantly to reducing cases in these two groups of society, She called on everyone to adhere to all procedures and contribute effectively to reducing cases in the country.
For her part, Deputy Director of Preventive Medicine in the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, Dr. Layla Al Jasmi, stressed the importance of community members ’cooperation and commitment to all precautionary measures in support of measures to combat the new Corona Virus (COFED-19), issued by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the relevant health authorities Most notably, the need to keep hands clean, and wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or sterilizers, indicating that hand washing is one of the most effective measures to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infection, including infection with (Covid-19).
All segments of society recommended that you follow the guidelines of quarantine, avoid crowds, gatherings, and adhere to physical distance, and follow the instructions to cover the nose and mouth with muzzles well.
She emphasized that the current status of the injury rate in the country is under control, and the Ministry of Health and Community Protection shares all information with the public and analyzes the situation continuously, through various means of communication.
For his part, Professor at the Canadian University of Western Ontario, Consultant Pediatric, Infectious and Immunology diseases at the Heart Medical Center in Al Ain City, Dr. Hossam Al-Tatry, set a basic procedures package to bring the rate of (Covid-19) in the country to zero, which is the necessity of commitment All members of society: «maintaining a safe distance between people, whether in the workplace or shopping, and staying at home as much as possible, so that only one person goes out to shop and bring the basics, and maintaining healthy behavior inside the house by increasing hands-washing before eating Food and after, and before and after touching any object Enters the house for the first time ».
He added: «It is also necessary to implement the process of continuous sterilization of touch surfaces, such as the hands of doors and phones, etc., with the need to adhere to the rule of isolating any sick person, whether he suffers from symptoms of corona or others until he fully recovers.
Al-Tatar pointed out that reaching the rate of infection with the Corona virus to "zero" in the country is still early, as it is necessary to reach the top of the curve first, and then the stage of flattening the curve, to come after that the last stage, which is the gradual decline to reach the status of infection "zero".
And he stressed that if these measures were strictly adhered to, through society’s groups, success would be achieved over a period of two to three weeks in flattening the curve, and then the cases would gradually decrease until the “zero” case was reached.
Living with the epidemic
"The infectious diseases generally have a life cycle, which must be coexisted with, and commitment to preventive measures that reduce the spread of infection," said Dr. Saif Darwish, a community medicine specialist, an official spokesman for the Emirates Public Health Association, Dr. Saif Darwish.
He pointed out that reaching the zero prevalence rate of the Corona virus in the country to "zero" infections is the responsibility of society as a whole, as full awareness in dealing with the virus is the real bet in eliminating it.