Al Hammadi: 1% of positive cases from the total number of tests

The rate of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the country decreased by 15%

  • It is necessary to visit a doctor and get tests done when you feel symptoms of the disease «Covid-19» Photo: Patrick Castillo

  • Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman Al-Hammadi: The method of vaccination is the safest and most secure, and it is the goal that current research seeks within the country and internationally.

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The UAE government held a periodic media briefing to present the developments of the health situation in the country and shed light on the efforts made by many bodies and agencies in order to limit the spread of the new Corona virus (Covid-19), and to provide the best levels of health care for cases in medical facilities.

The spokesperson for the media briefing of the UAE government, Dr. Omar Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, revealed a set of numbers and statistics prepared by the relevant agencies to monitor health conditions and variables during the week from October 28 until yesterday, indicating that this week witnessed 803,579 examinations conducted at the state level, an increase of 3%. From the previous week, as these tests revealed a 15% decrease in confirmed cases, to reach 8,525.

Al-Hammadi added that, based on these updated figures, the rate of positive cases from the total number of tests remains at 1%, and the rate remains the lowest compared to both the European Union (9.1%), the Middle East and North Africa region (6.6%), and the OECD countries. (6.9%)

Al-Hammadi revealed that this week witnessed a decrease in recovery cases by 9%, reaching a total of 11 thousand and 32 cases, while the total number of deaths reached 21 cases, leaving the death rate at 0.4%, which is one of the lowest rates in the world, compared to each of the European Union (2.6% ), The Middle East and North Africa region (2.4%), and the OECD countries (3.0%).

Al-Hammadi answered some of the most common questions and inquiries in order to clarify the facts in front of the public, as he addressed the issue of the possibility of contracting the "Covid-19" disease after recovering from it, explaining that a person acquires immunity from viral diseases through two methods, namely infection with the virus itself, which pushes the immune system to The production of antibodies, or taking the necessary vaccination, which depends on the principle of simulating the infection in order to stimulate the immune system to produce defensive bodies in normal conditions.

Al-Hammadi indicated that the method of vaccination is the most safe and secure, and it is the goal that current research seeks within the country and internationally.

Al-Hammadi explained that infection with the virus after recovering from it or after vaccination is theoretically possible, as the body develops antibodies whose validity varies from one disease to another, so that some of them last for life, while others last for a limited period after vaccination or infection, indicating that they change The virus and its evolution is a factor influencing this point.

Al-Hammadi said: “The age of the virus that causes (Covid-19) does not exceed 11 months, and it is currently difficult to come up with an approximate number of cases that were infected again, as this must be done through an analytical study of re-infection cases to find out the period between the first infection. And the second ».

He added that some studies indicated that the protection period ranged between five and seven months at least and may extend for a longer period that varies from person to person, pointing out that time and clinical observation are sufficient to reveal the life expectancy of immunity against the virus after infection or vaccination, which depends on the strength of memory. The immune system recognizes the virus when it enters the body the second time.

Dr. Omar Al-Hammadi answered during the briefing a question about what to do when feeling symptoms of "Covid-19" disease, and whether it is sufficient to stay at home while taking immunosuppressive drugs, explaining that it is necessary to visit the doctor and make tests, as it is not possible to distinguish between symptoms of common cold Cold, flu symptoms and symptoms of "Covid-19" disease, except through laboratory examination.

1008 new cases of "Corona" and 1466 cases of recovery

The Ministry of Health and Community Protection conducted 96,994 new examinations on different groups in society using the best and latest medical examination techniques, in line with its plan to expand and increase the scope of examinations in the country, for early detection and counting of cases infected with the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) and their contacts and isolation.

The Ministry revealed 1008 new cases of the new Corona virus of different nationalities, all of which are stable, and subject to the necessary health care, and thus the total number of registered cases is 136,149 cases.

And it announced the recovery of 1,466 new cases of people infected with the virus and fully recovered from the symptoms of the disease after receiving the necessary health care since entering the hospital, bringing the total of recovery cases to 133,490 cases.

The Ministry announced the death of six people infected with the repercussions of infection with the virus, bringing the number of deaths in the country to 503 cases, expressing its regret and sincere condolences and condolences to the families of the deceased, and its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those infected, calling on community members to cooperate with the health authorities, adhere to instructions, and adhere to social distancing, as a guarantee. For the health and safety of everyone.

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Statistics of the week

■ 803579 checks were carried out nationwide, 3% more than the previous week.

■ The rate of positive cases from the total number of tests remains at 1%, which is one of the lowest in the world.

■ 11032 the number of cures, down 9%.

■ Total deaths reached 21.

■ The mortality rate remains at 0.4%, which is one of the lowest in the world.

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