They called for joining hands with government agencies and adhering to the state's directives

Doctors determine 6 procedures for a safe New Year's celebrations

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Doctors in the first line of defense have identified six precautionary measures that must be adhered to during the New Year celebrations to prevent the spread of the “Covid-19” virus among individuals, while the Emergency and Crisis Management Committee in Abu Dhabi urged the public to continue making efforts to protect society and preserve public health against a pandemic. “Corona”, by receiving the supporting dose, for people who received the second dose more than six months ago, and adherence to preventive and precautionary measures, including wearing masks and maintaining physical distance.

In detail, the official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Noura Al-Ghaithi, confirmed that the state is studying the epidemiological situation inside and outside the country, and has prepared for this situation and put all its medical and scientific cadres on standby to confront all possible scenarios, through community awareness, imposing preventive precautionary measures and periodic examination. Continuous provision of vaccinations and booster doses.

She pointed out that the world is witnessing a significant increase in the number of cases of infection with the "Covid-19" virus, and the new mutation has raised the alertness of many countries, which led to many countries declaring states of emergency and maximum medical readiness, especially with the entry of the festive season, pointing out that the state This increase is faced with its scientific procedures and advanced medical and preventive systems, which called on medical and responsible authorities to stress the importance of taking supportive doses to enhance society's immunity and maintain the health and safety of society.

For his part, the family medicine specialist at Fakeeh University Hospital, Dr. Adel Sajwani, confirmed that the booster doses protect individuals with a very high percentage of “Corona” mutations, noting that the increase in the number of infections globally with “Corona” is an expected thing, especially since most of the world’s population did not They get the vaccine, so it's normal for the mutant to appear.

Sajwani said that, “As for the mutant Omicron, it has so far caused minor symptoms, but this does not call for leniency, especially since the country is one of the best countries in the world in dealing with the (Corona) pandemic, and this calls us to take preventive doses, and adhere to preventive measures, to maintain What we have come to.”

He added that the lack of deaths is evidence of the effectiveness of supportive doses in protecting against severe infection, so it is important to obtain supportive doses on time, wear a mask, and adhere to all precautionary measures, noting that the mutant Omicron spreads faster than influenza, but its symptoms are generally mild and may not accompany it. Fever or loss of sense of smell, as the most common symptoms are general fatigue and weakness, headache, sneezing, cough, and runny nose.

Sajwani pointed to the possibility of individuals traveling abroad, as it has not been proven in the world that restricting travel stopped the spread of “Corona”, but it is important and necessary when deciding to travel abroad to choose safe countries for “Corona”, which achieved high vaccination rates, with commitment to While traveling, take precautions.

While the doctors, Khaled Saafan, Muhammad Saeed, Walid Shawqi, Maryam Hassan, and Mai Muhammad, called on all members of society to unite with national efforts and abide by and adhere to the procedures that were announced, to avoid the risk of infection that still exists, as the whole world is still facing the threat of this epidemic. .

The doctors affirmed the state’s readiness to deal with the repercussions of the epidemic, and the continuation of the health sector’s efforts to ensure the safety and health of all members of society, stressing the need to adhere to six precautionary measures to prevent the virus from re-spreading, including the obligation to wear a mask all the time in closed spaces or when crowded, and the application of physical distancing. To a distance of one and a half meters at least, and to greet from a distance without handshakes or hugs, and to maintain a distance between individuals while taking pictures.

The procedures included the necessity of examining the PCR before participating in any celebrations, and monitoring the health status and signs all the time, in addition to obtaining vaccination and the supporting dose for those six months after the date of receiving the last dose, stressing that everyone’s commitment to implementing the announced decisions and protocols contributes to accelerating the pace Recovering and reducing the rates of new infections, stressing the need to continue to adhere to the health instructions issued by the official authorities.

community solidarity

The official spokesperson for the health sector in the country, Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, confirmed in media statements that all concerned sectors in the country are continuing to study the data, whether they are inside or outside the country, and to monitor all developments in this regard, and based on the continuous evaluation, preventive measures are announced. And precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of society in all its categories and segments.

She pointed out that the UAE is one of the countries to be emulated in the field of control and combating the "Covid-19" pandemic in its various stages and its role in dealing with the pandemic within the best global practices, noting that human health and safety is one of the most important priorities of the state, stressing that the boosted dose is an essential support for obtaining It contains the antibodies necessary to prevent the mutants and genetic mutations of the Corona virus, and it is one of the most important factors to maintain public health and the safety of community members, and it has a significant and effective role in enhancing acquired immunity to achieve maximum benefit, especially in the current circumstances in which the world is witnessing an increase in the number of registered cases.

She stressed the need for all members of society to unite with government agencies and state directives, by adhering to all precautionary measures, ensuring physical distancing, wearing a muzzle, continuous sterilization, and staying away from crowded places and gatherings, periodic examinations, and attention and preservation of senior citizens and those with chronic diseases, pointing out that the responsibility lies with It is everyone's responsibility, especially when talking about preserving the state's gains and achievements and what has been achieved during the past two years.

Adhere to precautionary measures

The Committee for the Management of Emergencies, Crises and Disasters caused by the “Corona” pandemic in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi urged the public to continue making efforts to protect society and preserve public health against the pandemic, by receiving the supporting dose for people who received the second dose more than six months ago. Community members are required to adhere to preventive and precautionary measures, including wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters.

6 months interval between the last and supportive dose.

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