Doctors call for adherence to precautionary measures during the fiftieth Union Day celebrations
Specialized doctors stressed the need to continue adhering to the precautionary measures, during the celebrations of the fiftieth Union Day, despite the stability of the health situation in the country, in order to preserve the safety of everyone, stressing that the “Corona” virus is not over yet, and caution must be exercised towards it.
Doctors said that during the country's celebrations of the fiftieth Union Day, families are keen to go out in festive gatherings, in public parks and beaches, which is witnessing a great physical closeness, calling for adherence to all precautionary measures to confront any possible infection.
The family medicine specialist at Fakeeh University Hospital, Dr. Adel Saeed Sajwani, said that the health situation is stable in the country thanks to the wise procedures and policies that the government has implemented since the beginning of the pandemic, the provision of vaccines, support doses, and the development of various plans and policies.
He called on people with chronic diseases, and those suffering from any respiratory diseases such as coughing or colds, not to mix with others, especially those with different immunity, in order to protect them from infection, stressing the need to follow the official instructions and instructions of the state regarding health measures.
The Vice President of the Emirates Public Health Association, Dr. Badriya Al-Harmi, said that the National Day celebrations this year take a special character as it coincides with the golden jubilee of the Union, stressing that in light of this joy, we must not forget that the world is still under the influence of the "Covid-19" pandemic. New virus mutations still appear from time to time, the latest of which is "Omicron", which appeared in some countries and may pose a threat to health security in those countries.
She pointed out that “the UAE has made great strides in addressing this pandemic and has made unprecedented efforts that the whole world will witness under the wisdom of leadership, sincerity and dedication of the people of the country, so it is important to maintain the success of these efforts closely related to the success of the planning phase for recovery from the (Covid-) pandemic. 19), and it is necessary to continue to adhere to precautionary and preventive measures and to stay away as much as possible from crowded places.
Al-Harami added, “If we visit recreational places, we must adhere to physical distancing and wear masks to limit the spread of infection between people, whether it is (Covid-19), seasonal flu or other viral infections, and the need to adhere to washing and sterilizing hands regularly and avoid touching surfaces that may be infected. contaminated or susceptible to germs.
And she added that it is important to avoid mixing with sick people or who show any symptoms that indicate influenza symptoms and not to leave the house in the event of these symptoms and to refer to health centers, advising community members to be careful to take the supporting dose for the “Covid-19” vaccination and to review the vaccination centers Affiliated with the various health authorities in the Emirates.
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