The Emirates government held periodic media briefing No. 29 to introduce the latest developments and cases related to the emerging corona virus in the country "Covid-19", during which it confirmed that the health authorities in the country are doing their utmost to limit the spread of the virus, but irresponsible behaviors cause daily cases to increase Therefore, it was decided to amend the dates of the national sterilization program to become from eight o'clock in the evening until six in the morning of the next day, in addition to updating the list of previously announced violations, fines and administrative penalties, and thickening some of them according to the requirements of the public interest to limit the spread of the emerging corona disease.
In detail, the official spokesman for the Emirates government, Dr. Amna Al-Dahhak Al-Shamsi, revealed 1065 new cases of recovery, as they fully recovered from the symptoms of the disease after receiving the necessary health care since they entered the hospital, bringing the number of healing cases so far to 9 thousand and 577 cases, indicating during the briefing, The health authorities in the country conducted 37,844 new tests to detect infections with the Coronavirus, which resulted in the monitoring and recording of 832 new cases of new Coronavirus "Covid 19" for different nationalities who were isolated and currently receiving treatment, bringing the number of diagnosed cases to 24,190 cases Until now, 4 new deaths were announced from different nationalities as a result of complications associated with chronic diseases, bringing the total number of deaths to 224 cases, bringing the number of cases still receiving treatment to 14 thousand 389 cases.
Al Shamsi said: "People who are not committed cause the infection of entire families with the virus, which caused a daily increase in cases of infection due to irresponsible behaviors of some, which is a few who are not aware of the consequences of not adhering to health guidelines."
She added: "On the other hand, we offer many thanks and gratitude to hundreds of thousands of citizens and residents who are committed to all precautionary measures, and are keen to preserve their health and the health of those around them, as it gives us great pleasure to see many families committed to avoiding family gatherings, and choose to share celebration of their happy occasions through the means of communication. Modern, we see virtual family celebrations for the graduation of children, and the arrival of a new baby to the family, all of them responsible behaviors.
Al Shamsi continued, as we receive Eid Al Fitr, we are full of confidence that our generous audience of citizens and residents on the country’s land continue to adhere to health and preventive guidelines, and provide the world with role models in responsibility, ensuring their safety and the safety of their loved ones.
Al Shamsi stressed that the decision to partially relax the restrictions comes to achieve a balance between meeting the needs of a segment of society, whose actions and source of income are linked to the commodity trade sector, and between continuing to adhere to the recommended health guidelines, therefore the partial relaxation decision set many restrictions and conditions to be followed.
For his part, the spokesperson of the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Juma Al Dhaheri, said that it is in line with the preventive measures taken to preserve the safety of society, and after noting the increase of cases during the month of Ramadan, it has been decided to amend the dates of the national sterilization program to become from eight o'clock in the evening until Six o'clock the next morning, so that the date of the national sterilization program starts from Wednesday evening, 27 Ramadan, until further notice. "Noting that the amendment is in line with national procedures to preserve the safety of society, and in light of what has been observed during the month of Ramadan, in the event that Cases of Covid disease 19, the tolerance of some members of society and indifference to preventive measures.
He pointed out that food outlets, cooperative societies, groceries, supermarkets and pharmacies continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the sterilization program period, as they are excluded, while allowing a number of sales outlets, which include meat and vegetable trade stores, fruits, toasters, mills, slaughterhouses, fish, coffee and tea, in addition to To the shops of nuts, sweets and chocolates, working from 6 in the morning until 8 in the evening.
Al Dhaheri stressed the importance of all stores and those authorized to work in compliance with the applicable health and safety procedures, which include taking into account that the percentage of shoppers does not exceed 30% of the total capacity, with commercial centers opening their doors from nine in the morning until seven in the evening starting from 27 Ramadan, and applying All standards, procedures and precautionary measures, provided that the new time is announced later on the day of Eid.
Al Dhaheri said: "There are requirements that have been circulated to commercial centers, which are the prohibition of entry for the elderly over 60 years old and children under 12 years old, so we warn the visitors of the centers that the shopping period should not exceed two hours, in order to reduce the crowding of shoppers, and to maintain the percentage of 30 % Of the capacity of shoppers inside the mall.
He added: "We call to avoid family visits and gatherings during this sensitive period, and we advise individuals to communicate using electronic means or call through the phone instead of visits, while stressing the importance of refraining from distributing Eid to children or even spending it from banks and exchanging it between individuals during this period." , And the use of electronic alternatives to it. "
He pointed to the need to adhere to performing the Eid prayer at home, and to adhere to what was stated by the Emirates Council for Legal Fatwa in the forefront of which is keenness to pray at home, and to take health protection reasons as a legal obligation, a necessity of life and a national commitment.
While the Chargé d'Affaires of the Public Prosecutor for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster, Counselor Salem Al-Zaabi, pointed out that the follow-up of the responsible authorities to abide by the precautionary measures showed that there are behaviors from some people in the community that have a kind of recklessness, in addition to what was monitored by the competent authorities in insisting some quality Certain irregularities or indifference.
He said: "The Public Prosecutor decided to update the list of previously announced violations and fines and administrative penalties, and to intensify some of them according to the requirements of the public interest, to suit the current situation and government trends towards easing restrictions related to precautionary measures to combat Covid disease-19.