Doctors emphasized that intensive measures to combat the emerging coronavirus infection (Covid-19), and the commitment of community members to the rules of social separation and instructions issued by health authorities, succeeded in trapping the virus, as the recent period witnessed an increase in the number of daily checks versus a decrease in the number of new infections, with Daily increase in cases of recovery, warning that these positive indicators do not mean the end of the pandemic in the Emirates, and a return to practicing life in the form before the emergence of the virus, stressing that the coming period depends on awareness, prevention and commitment, as the risk of «Covid-19» still exists.
The UAE has succeeded in trapping the new corona virus since its inception, where the total number of cases of the virus is less than 0.38% of the population of the country, and 56.2% of them have fully recovered from the symptoms of the disease after receiving the necessary health care, and the average daily examination increased from 25 thousand Examination to more than 40 thousand examinations, while the rate of infection finally decreased from an average of 800 injuries per day to less than 600 injuries, compared to a significant increase in the rates of recovery and a decrease in the number of patients who are still receiving treatment.
An infectious disease consultant at Al Rahba Hospital, and the official responsible for overseeing the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cases of newly infected Corona virus, Dr. Jihad Saleh, told «Emirates Today» that the prevalence of the Corona virus in the Emirates has decreased due to several factors, the most important of which is the national survey system, the investigation and isolation of contacts and examination This greatly reduced infections and contributed to a gradual decline in the virus.
He said: “The patient who suffers from symptoms of corona infects three to four people, and the number is very small if the patient does not have any symptoms, especially since coughing and sneezing are the most dangerous cause of spreading the infection.” He pointed out that the health authorities in the Emirates closely monitor the cases, It is she who decides when it can be said that the risk of the Corona virus is "over."
Saleh added: “There is no scientific evidence that the virus is weak when it is transmitted from one patient to another, and we have had cases where the virus was weak and cases were fierce, and the virus is likely to mutate and produce new strains, and according to the ferocity of the strain and the person’s immunity are complications,” pointing to a decrease in the number The total for patients in hospitals is due to the efficiency of the Emirati health system and the treatment protocols used, ”stressing the importance of community members continuing to adhere to the procedures, foremost of which is commitment to social distancing.
While the Infectious Diseases Consultant at Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Moza Al-Hassani indicated that the ratio and proportion between increasing the number of examinations and the decrease in the number of new infections is an indication that the precautionary measures are in place and achieved a positive result, but to confirm this matter we need an additional two weeks, especially that we have done By easing procedures and opening most of the shopping malls, amending the national sterilization program, and returning 50% of employees to office hours, and easing restrictions on most activities in general.
Al-Hassani said: “Until we can measure properly, we are supposed to measure these indicators over a period of two to three weeks, and if new cases of infection persist at the same rate or less, then this means that the precautionary measures were sufficient and the virus is largely trapped, and in the event of an increase In numbers again, this means that there is still a need to follow precautionary measures or raise these procedures to a higher level. ”She pointed out that the speed of transmission of the virus from the patient to others is still for more than two people, so it is important to maintain physical spacing more than focus on that The virus is weak or not.
For his part, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases Programs at the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, spokesperson and medical officer for Emirates Humanitarian City, Dr. Faisal Al-Ahbabi said: “We cannot deny that the increase in the number of daily examinations and the decrease in the number of new infections is a positive indication, but this does not mean Mitigation or leniency in precautionary measures, because we did not reach this stage without concerted efforts, and all sectors of society cooperated with the health system, and this cooperation and commitment must continue.
Al-Ahbabi added: “What helped the response process was the readiness of the medical staff and its ability to absorb all cases of infection, and provide the required care for them, and helped in the establishment of field hospitals, isolation places, the humanitarian city and isolation hotels, which contributed to reducing pressure on medical facilities and providing the opportunity For medium and advanced injuries in receiving the necessary medical care, the capabilities of the Emirati health sector on how to manage the (SK) crisis have increased. ”
While the emergency medicine doctor (resident doctor), in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Hayas, indicated that we can assert that the intensive measures to combat the «Covid-19» infection, the community’s commitment to the rules of social separation, and their follow-up to health instructions, contributed to flattening the wave The first of the Corona virus, noting that all local and global reports praise the leadership of the UAE's proactive approach in addressing the emerging corona virus, and standing up to its spread, as the UAE leads the world in the number of tests and resolves in advanced ranks in indicators of efficiency and preparedness of emergency and health systems in general.
He said: “Based on the current data, we can say that the general health situation is under control, and that we are reaping the fruits of the results of expanding the scope of early examination, continuous investigation, continuity of precautionary measures, and community awareness.” He pointed out that it is difficult for any specialist to predict a specific date or time period to reach a zero number. Cases of injury, due to the presence of a number of influencing factors and variables that may have a positive or negative effect on the spread of the disease, and the occurrence of other waves to increase the cases or the continuation of the decline.
He noted that what is noticeable is the decline in the number of critical cases in general in the state and the decrease in deaths, which is one of the positive indicators and the fruits of exceptional leadership for managing and dealing with the crisis, and the community’s solidarity with the first lines of defense in curbing the spread of the virus.
0.78% lower rate of re-infection
"The Corona virus began to decline as a result of the government's efforts, as the rate of re-infection decreased by 0.78%," said a consultant rheumatologist at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, noting that the UAE is expected to exceed 50% of examinations for the country's population by the end of this June. .
Al-Shehhi stressed, through his account on Twitter, the need to continue adhering to the precautionary measures so that the rate of injuries continues to decrease by maintaining a physical distance of two meters between people, wearing masks, gloves and washing hands before leaving the house and after entering, while continuing to disinfect them with a sterilizer that contains Alcohol ratio of not less than 70% when touching any external surface.
He warned that any medical system in the world, no matter how ready and advanced it is, will not be able to provide its services very efficiently unless society members commit to physical distance, while following a healthy diet to raise the body's immunity, indicating that controlling the "Covid-19" disease, it is necessary that Community members are accustomed to precautionary measures, especially since the muzzle will be part of our life until a serum of this disease is discovered, while continuing to stop practicing social habits that require physical closeness, in the forefront of which is usually kissing the head and hands of the elderly.
Community awareness
The official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, emphasized the readiness of the UAE health sector, through a system that operates around the clock that includes the national sterilization program, the expansion of examinations, the home screening program for people of determination, citizen examination programs and groups of residents, and 24 testing centers From the vehicle, field hospitals, and support for thousands of specialized volunteers, stressing that the next stage depends on awareness, prevention and commitment, as the risk of “Covid-19” still exists, and it is wrong for anyone who thinks that allowing the return of activities is a sign of the end of this epidemic, but rather is participating in Responsibility between the individual and the state. Al-Hosani stressed that the gradual return to normal life will not bear fruit without community cooperation and awareness, as this requires a commitment from all citizens and residents, because our wager in the next stage is based on shared responsibility, and all precautionary measures depend on the extent of individuals' responsiveness and responsibility, so our solidarity must remain Ongoing and we are increasing our precautionary measures to overcome this challenge.
0.38%
The percentage of infection among the UAE population.
56.2%
Of the injured recovered completely.
- Positive indicators do not mean the end of the pandemic in the Emirates, and a return to practicing life as it was.
It is important to maintain physical distance so that officials do not have to take precautionary measures to a higher level.
Decline in the number of injured does not mean leniency in precautionary measures, and community cooperation is necessary.