The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the UAE is the first country in the region to enter the clinical trials stage for new SKV vaccines.
In response to a question for "Emirates Today" about the organization's assessment of the UAE's entry into the clinical trials stage of Corona vaccines, and its global role in the face of the disease, the regional director of the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Ahmed Al-Manzari, said this step is important and capable of its health system.
He added during a virtual press conference held by the organization yesterday, on "patterns of transmission and the developments of the Corona pandemic", that the UAE's clinical experiences on the Corona vaccine will reflect the nature of the population of the region, and its results will provide knowledge of various aspects related to the use of vaccines globally.
He pointed out that the organization encourages the countries of the region to join this type of experiment, research and studies.
The theorist said that «the current situation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is a cause for concern, as this week saw an increase in the number of cases by 10% from last week, knowing that the total cases reported by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq constitute about 70% of The total number of cases, and the number of deaths in the region increased by 13% ».
He continued: «We still face difficulty in fully understanding the dimensions of the situation in some countries that report an increase in their cases, and there may be a misjudgment of the situation, given the limited capacity of these countries in the field of laboratory examination and the lack of reporting on actual numbers». He pointed out that there is cause for optimism from the opposite side, as "a million people in the region have recovered this week from Covid-19 disease since the outbreak of the pandemic, and we are currently going through a different stage of the pandemic, as countries and societies are aware of what they need to do." As part of efforts to combat transmission.
He stressed that "reopening the borders would bring new risks, which are the cases coming to the countries that have successfully contained the disease." Theorist said that infection with the "Covid-19" disease is mainly spread through the droplets from the infected people through direct or close contact with it, or through indirect methods such as contact with bodies or contaminated surfaces. To avoid inhalation of the spray it is important to stay at a distance of at least one meter away from others, to constantly clean hands, and to cover the mouth with a tissue or folded elbow when sneezing or coughing. And when it is not possible to maintain physical distance from others, wearing a muzzle becomes one of the necessary protective measures. He continued, “Airborne infection may occur in health care facilities, as certain medical procedures generate mist droplets. And reports indicate that the disease can be transmitted through the air in crowded, closed places.
One million people are recovering from Covid-19 disease in the Eastern Mediterranean Region since the outbreak of the pandemic.