The UAE has conducted more than 6 million laboratory tests for the virus
Al-Owais: An alarming increase in Corona injuries during the past two weeks
Reassuring results for the Corona vaccine trials without recording any side effects on the volunteers. Archives
Abdul Rahman Al-Owais: "The strategy for dealing with the epidemic will not be complete without adhering to the precautionary measures."
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The Minister of Health and Community Protection, Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al Owais, announced that the UAE has exceeded six million laboratory tests for the emerging "Corona" virus, as an important part of the strategy adopted by the state to confront the virus and protect society from its negative repercussions.
He stressed that during the past two weeks a noticeable increase in daily infection rates has been observed, which may be an indication of an alarming increase in the number of cases during the coming period, stressing the importance of adhering to the precautionary measures, on top of which is avoiding gatherings and visits during the current period, and adherence to physical distancing. .
He stressed during the media briefing held by the UAE government in Abu Dhabi yesterday, that in addition to taking proactive measures to confront the epidemic at the health, social and economic levels, the UAE government continues to support scientific research, especially in the medical fields, based on the importance of developing the research system and enhancing its positive impact. As a development pillar and an effective way to provide the necessary solutions to tackle the virus.
Al-Owais added that the UAE recently launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Medical Research, which is a qualitative addition that will contribute to the development of the scientific research sector, as it will focus within its specializations on the research of communicable diseases in the country, in addition to research on "Covid-19", pointing out. He pointed out that these qualitative initiatives enhance the role of the UAE and its active contribution to support the efforts exerted globally to support the sectors of health and society.
With regard to the third phase of clinical trials, which are taking place in the country on a promising vaccine for "Covid-19", Al-Owais stressed that there is a tangible development, and that the results are very reassuring, and no side effects were recorded on the volunteers, and he renewed his invitation to all members of society to participate in this Noble humanitarian work.
At the end of the intervention, Al-Owais stressed that the strategy for dealing with the epidemic and limiting its spread will not be completed without full commitment to the instructions and precautionary measures.
On the latest developments in cases, the spokesperson for the media briefing of the UAE government, Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, announced that the number of new daily checks reached 59 thousand and 759 examinations, which revealed the registration of 365 injuries, all receiving the necessary care in health care institutions, bringing the total number of recorded cases to 64 thousand And 906 cases. Al-Hammadi also announced the registration of 115 new recovery cases, bringing the total number of recovery cases in the country to 57,909 cases, while two deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 366 cases, pointing out that the number of patients currently receiving treatment is 6,631.
Al-Hammadi noted the worrying increase in the number of daily injuries among citizens and residents, by 136 cases compared to the previous period, attributing the reason to gatherings and visits without adhering to basic precautionary and preventive measures, such as physical spacing and wearing masks.
Al-Hammadi answered a set of questions that are being circulated about the emerging virus, as he initially warned of some products that are being promoted for their ability to combat the emerging “Corona” virus without scientific basis, and he gave an example of a product promoted by it as releasing chlorine dioxide gas, which in turn eliminates The virus before it enters the human body.
Al-Hammadi stressed that these products do not provide protection from the emerging "Corona" virus.
best practices
On the best practices that can be followed when going to the gymnasium, the official spokesperson for the media briefing of the UAE government, Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, noted the need to refrain from going to clubs and gyms in the event of feeling sick, and when going, the physical distancing standards must be applied by leaving a distance of at least two meters with Others, wearing masks, sterilizing hands before and after using shared devices, and being careful to use personal tools without sharing them with others.
A corona examination center in Al-Siji area, Fujairah
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, represented by the Medical District in Fujairah, opened a center for testing the Corona virus, in the Siji area of the emirate, in coordination with the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in the Emirate of Fujairah. And cooperation with the Fujairah Police General Command. The opening of the center comes as a result of His Highness the Ruler of Fujairah's keenness to provide free testing centers for the new Corona virus for all Siji residents, citizens and residents, as part of the precautionary measures and preventive measures taken by the UAE to limit the spread of the virus. Fujairah - WAM
- 115 new recoveries, and a total of 57,909 recovered cases.
- Daily injuries increased by 136 cases compared to the previous period, and the reason is gatherings and visits without adherence to the precautionary measures.