Doctors warned of the danger of family gatherings during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, which they described as fertile hotbeds for transmitting the infection, and doubling the possibilities of infection by "corona", stressing the need to follow precautionary measures and not tolerating them, especially as the Eid vacation will have to determine the direction of the epidemic trend for the next period.
In detail, doctors emphasized that the new Corona virus still imposes its rhythm on life, especially with the approach of Eid al-Fitr, stressing the need to adhere to physical distance, to prevent the spread of the virus, primarily by preventing infected people who do not have any apparent symptoms from moving from place to place Another, especially since the strength of the Corona virus lies in its ability to live on surfaces for a long time.
She called the official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al-Hosani, community members to adopt a different lifestyle that guarantees everyone the prevention of disease.
She also urged them to rethink the issue of meetings and gatherings of family and friends, pointing to its negative impact on family safety in particular, by exposing its members to the risk of contracting the Corona virus, in addition to exposing the community in general to the risk of spreading the infection.
Al-Hosani stressed the importance of commitment to take responsibility and think about the consequences of gatherings, saying that the best gift that can be given to families and loved ones during the holiday is to protect them and maintain their safety by following precautionary measures with physical distance, wearing masks, sterilizing surfaces and washing hands with soap and water always.
The Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mediur Hospital Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mai Mohamed El-Sayed, indicated that the warning about the danger of gatherings on Eid is not intended to intimidate or harass families. She said that family gatherings, in light of the Corona pandemic, are considered more dangerous for those who suffer from weak immunity, particularly the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, heart, kidney patients and those dealing with chemicals from cancer, in addition to those who suffer from malnutrition, frequent diarrhea and diseases of the devices The digestive system and liver, and those who take many medicines that cause weakened immunity.
She added that stopping the invitation or attending any gatherings is the right decision because it will prevent mixing between the injured and the healthy and limits the spread of "corona." The emergency doctor at the Isolation Hospital in Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Hayas, stressed that adherence to the instructions issued by the health authorities in the state, in the current period and in light of the pandemic, has become a very important necessity, and there is no excuse for leniency in its application, indicating that the appearance of some behavior Irresponsible in society despite constant warnings and awareness during Ramadan leads to serious consequences.
He said: "moving away from gatherings on Eid Al-Fitr is a societal responsibility for all of us, to protect the high-risk groups from injury and its complications. The elderly, the owners of chronic diseases and low immunity and pregnant women are more vulnerable to infection and the occurrence of high-risk medical complications and ensure their safety is a national duty." By washing or sterilizing hands with soap and water, wearing medical masks, and physical spacing to reduce the chances of an outbreak in the community.
And the emergency doctor at Al-Issa Hospital in Khalifa Medical City, Saad Al-Amri, warned against inviting some to gather in an open place such as a garden or home, with wearing masks, and their belief that they are so safe, indicating that infection occurs in open places also where the virus spreads if Individuals are close together. Also, contact with surfaces spreads the infection even if individuals are far apart, stressing the need to adhere to instructions regarding gatherings on Eid al-Fitr.
Eid prevention
The spokesperson for the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al-Dhaheri, confirmed that the UAE community had, since the first day, assumed responsibility, and presented an honorable image in adhering to the preventive measures and working with the government in all the decisions that were taken, and called Al-Dhahri to avoid family gatherings in the morning Eid days, in addition to refraining from distributing Eid to children or even spending it from banks and circulating among individuals during this period, and the use of electronic alternatives for that, in order to limit the spread of the new Corona virus.
He said: “We are confident that this cooperation of citizens and residents will continue, and that they will adhere to the preventive measures during the holiday period.” He pointed out the need for individuals to commit to staying away from gatherings and any violations that may have any dangers to society, especially as there are sanctions and legal measures that will be taken regarding violators. .
- Eid holiday would result in determining the direction of the epidemiological trend for the next period.