Yesterday, the UAE government held a new briefing in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in which the Minister of Health and Community Protection, Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais, spoke through a televised intervention, and confirmed that the UAE, after nearly five months had passed since the first case of Covid-19 was discovered, was able To be an inspiring model for the countries of the world in the proactive and preparedness to manage the emerging Corona virus crisis, and to prove that they are able to meet this challenge with high efficiency, and by relying on their national cadres in the first row, and the commitment of their people and their cooperation with various precautionary measures and decisions.
He pointed out that, thanks to the guidance of the leadership, the UAE was able to occupy first place in the world in the number of Coffid-19 examinations per person, after exceeding the barrier of three million checks during a record period of time, stressing that the goal since the first day of the crisis was to increase the examinations of "Covid 19 »At the state level, and making sure to conduct daily checks for the largest number of citizens and residents, as the average daily examination in the UAE has increased from 25,000 to more than 40,000 now.
For its part, the official spokesman for the Emirates government, Dr. Amna Al Shamsi, indicated during the briefing the continuation of the national examination and detection plan for the "Coffed-19" disease, through health authorities conducting more than 39 thousand new examinations, these tests contributed to the detection 382 new cases of Covid-19 disease currently receive health care, bringing the total in the country to 43,364.
Al-Shamsi also announced during the media briefing that 676 new cases of Covid-19 disease had been cured, and that they had fully recovered from the symptoms of the disease, bringing the total number of cures in the country to 29,537 cases.
During the briefing, it was announced that two people died of Covid-19, bringing the number of deaths registered in the country to 295, bringing the number of cases with Covid-19, which continues to receive treatment based on the new numbers 13 thousand and 532 cases In the country, most health conditions are stable.
On the other hand, Al Shamsi indicated that the UAE government is continuing to update its procedures and decisions based on the latest data and studies, in addition to communicating with all parties, where it has been announced to update the entry procedures for shopping centers, societies and supermarkets, in addition to restaurants and sports facilities, and all retail stores outside centers Shopping, by changing the upper age limit, which was previously set at 60 years, as of Thursday 18 June, people who are less than 70 years old will be allowed to enter, while continuing to allow children who are at least 12 years old. For his part, the official spokesman of the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al-Dhaheri, announced a set of conditions and procedures, which came after the announcement of allowing certain groups of citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates to travel from the twenty-third of June. In light of the efforts to preserve the health and safety of citizens and residents, and to limit the spread of the new Corona virus.
He pointed out that the travel section will be permitted for destinations that were determined based on a classification that was based on a methodology followed in distributing countries based on three categories, which are countries that all citizens and residents are allowed to travel to, and they are considered to be within low-risk categories, and countries that allow a limited and specific group of citizens to travel to them Emergency cases, for the purpose of necessary health treatment, or a first-degree kinship link, or for military, diplomatic and official missions, these countries are considered to be middle-risk groups, in addition to countries that are not allowed to travel permanently, and are considered among high-risk groups.
He also stressed during the briefing that a protocol will be applied to the UAE for travel under the current circumstances, which depend on a number of major axes, such as public health, checks, and pre-registration for travel, as well as quarantine, and self-monitoring of the health of the traveler, in addition to awareness of precautionary guidelines and procedures .
Al-Dhaheri mentioned, during the briefing, the presence of additional requirements that apply to scholarships for study and treatment, diplomatic missions, and scholars on job assignments from the governmental and private sectors, and they can coordinate with the scholarship party. He also stressed that these procedures will be updated periodically, based on the developments of events and the health situation.
During the media briefing of the Emirates government, the official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, spoke, and pointed out that the new circumstances, with the relaxation of precautionary measures and the return of activities and businesses in most sectors, impose on us a new style and lifestyle based on four main axes that must be taken into account in the period The current, which is to continue to prevent the risk of infection, and to make sure to take precautionary measures, strengthen the body and promote healthy immunity, through eating healthy food and exercising regularly, promoting health awareness, and being constantly informed of all preventive measures and their developments, and advice that is provided from Various health agencies, and continuous medical follow-up for people who suffer from chronic diseases, especially diabetes or lung or heart related diseases.
She also answered, during the briefing, the media's questions, as she said in a question regarding cloth masks that the cloth masks can be used in the absence of surgical masks, preferably made of cotton, and consisting of more than one layer, making sure to wash them after each use . In another question regarding the possibility of infection with "Covid-19" as a result of transmission of the virus through home delivery of goods or foods, she pointed out that it is known and scientifically proven that "Covid-19" is transmitted mainly through direct contact from one person to another, and the possibilities of transmission from By touching a few surfaces, it is therefore possible that it will travel through bags or cans wrapped during delivery, which necessitates following some preventive measures, such as avoiding direct contact when connecting, making sure to clean hands, and get rid of bags and boxes, and others.
As for the possibility of transmission of «Covid-19» infection by shoes, Dr. Farida Al Hosani confirmed that the probability is very weak, and as a precautionary measure in homes where there are infants or young children, who may love or play on the ground to sterilize surfaces continuously, and take off shoes He left it at the entrance to the house.
Mandatory requirements upon return to the country
The spokesperson from the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, Dr. Saif Al-Dhaheri, spoke about the mandatory requirements that must be adhered to upon returning to the country, namely:
1- Obligation to wear masks when entering the country, at all times.
2- The necessity of presenting a special form for the travel details, in addition to the health status form and the supporting documents.
3- Be sure to download and activate the fortress application of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection.
4- Adherence to the domestic quarantine for a period of 14 days after returning from travel, and sometimes up to seven days for returnees from less dangerous countries or professionals in vital sectors, after conducting a "Covid-19" examination.
5- Commitment to examining «Covid-19» (PCR) in an approved medical facility for those who experience any symptoms, within 48 hours of entering the country.
6- In the event that the traveler is unable to quit the house, he must quit in a facility or hotel, while bearing the costs.
676
A new case of cure "19 Covid" disease in the country.
29537
The number of cases of recovering from the Corona virus in the country.
More than 39,000 examinations were performed, and 382 new cases of Covid-19 were detected.
Mandatory requirements before departure and upon travel
The spokesperson from the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al-Dhaheri, spoke about a number of mandatory requirements that must be adhered to before departure and upon arrival from travel destinations, namely:
1- Citizens and residents of the country are required to register an application through the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality website, and to register on my presence before travel.
2- Conducting a "Covid-19" examination before traveling, depending on the health regulations in the desired destination, which may require a recent result not to exceed 48 hours from the date of travel, provided that the result of the examination is highlighted through the application of the fort to the concerned authorities at the country's airports, and will not It is allowed to travel only if the result of the examination is negative for the traveler.
3- It will not be allowed to travel for people over the age of seventy years, and it is advised to avoid traveling to people with chronic diseases, in order to preserve their safety.
4- An international health insurance must be obtained with the traveler, which is valid throughout the travel period, and covers the desired destination.
5- Commitment to the preventive and precautionary measures recommended at airports, such as wearing masks and gloves, sterilizing hands continuously, and ensuring physical distance.
6- Go to the point of health procedures at the airport, to check the temperature, in which cases whose temperature exceeds 37.8 or will have respiratory symptoms. Noting that if a passenger is suspected to have suffered "Covid-19", he will be prevented from traveling, in the interest of his safety and the safety of others.
7- Passengers of citizens and residents must fill in the necessary health responsibility forms, including undertaking a quarantine upon return, and a pledge not to move to destinations other than those submitted.
Mandatory requirements upon reaching the desired destination
The spokesperson of the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al-Dhaheri, discussed the mandatory requirements that must be adhered to upon reaching the desired destination, and before returning to the state, namely:
1- If the traveler feels sick, he should go to the nearest health center, and use health insurance.
2- If the citizens are examined during their travel journey at the desired destination by examining «Covid-19», and the result of the examination is positive, the UAE embassy in the destination must be notified, either through my presence service or contacting the embassy. The state mission will ensure the care of citizens with "Covid-19", and notify the state's Ministry of Health and Community Protection.