77.7% increase in the percentage of people recovering and 44% decrease in active cases
58% decrease in the number of “Corona” injuries during February
The UAE succeeded in managing the crisis and limiting its repercussions.
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Dr. Farida Al-Hosani: "Social responsibility is of great importance to preserve the gains achieved by the state during the crisis."
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Official statistics on the latest developments in “Covid-19” data in the UAE showed a decrease in the rate of infection with the virus during the month of February by 58%, and an increase in recovery cases by 77.72%.
Active cases also witnessed a decrease of 44%, and all of them are stable cases and are subject to the necessary health care.
The National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management stated that the positive indicators confirm that the country has entered the stage of recovery from the "Covid-19" pandemic, as a result of community members' adherence to the precautionary measures taken.
In detail, the official statistics showed that 83,121 cases were recorded during the month of January, compared to 34,915 cases in February, while 32,041 cases of recovery were recorded in January, compared to 56,945 cases of recovery in February, and the recorded deaths decreased from 79 cases in January to 58 cases in February.
Active infection cases decreased from 65,719 to 43,613 in February.
Statistics showed that the rate of infection with the virus decreased during the last week to 0.1% of the total “PCR” tests that were conducted.
It also indicated that the average daily examinations during the last week amounted to 450,825 examinations, at a rate of 4558. For every 100,000, the average daily death rate was 0.7 cases, while the death rate from injuries was 0.1%.
The official spokesperson for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, confirmed that the UAE was able, through a professional approach in dealing with the pandemic, to develop a scientific and practical plan of action that is one of the most successful global models in managing the crisis and limiting its repercussions, as well as continuing anticipation and foresight by intensifying The scope of examinations throughout the country aimed at investigating and limiting the spread of the pandemic and mitigating its effects on society.
In media statements, Al Hosani called on individuals from the eligible categories to go to the nearest vaccination center to take the vaccine and support doses, and to communicate with health authorities for more information, and to obtain an appointment to take the vaccine, noting that the successes achieved by the UAE in the battle to control the “Covid-19” virus pandemic. » Behind her was a leadership that believed in the importance of work, achieving leadership and providing the best.
She stressed the work of all sectors in cooperation with the health sector to their fullest potential through continuous analysis of the epidemiological situation, locally and globally, the impact of changes and the development of expected scenarios and methods of immediate response, stressing that the concerned authorities periodically evaluate decisions and procedures, to ensure that they keep pace with the health situation and to come up with recommendations and supportive measures in a timely manner. Providing information to members of the community and providing them with updates on a regular and proactive basis.
Al-Hosani reiterated the importance of social responsibility and the pivotal role played by members of society to preserve the gains achieved by the state during the crisis, and to move forward to sustainable recovery, noting that taking the vaccine does not dispense with adherence to preventive and precautionary measures, such as wearing a mask, sterilization, and maintaining physical distance. And follow other approved protocols for control and control.
The decrease in the rate of infections and the increase in the number of people recovering from the virus resulted in the expansion of procedures for the gradual return to a new normal life, and the return of various activities to the state, as the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management decided to ease the procedures for prayer in mosques, travel and attendance of various events, in addition to the return of sports activities in The UAE, where the precautionary and preventive measures for “Covid-19” have been updated, and it was decided that it is mandatory to wear masks in closed areas, and that it is optional for open areas.
It was also decided to cancel the quarantine of contacts, with a commitment to conduct a daily laboratory examination for a period of five days, for workers in all sectors of the state.
The authority also approved the return of the time interval between the call to prayer and the iqaamah to its pre-pandemic era, in addition to the return of the Qur’an to mosques in a limited number, provided that they sterilize after each prayer.
The distance of one meter between worshipers in mosques and places of worship and wearing a mask will also be maintained, while continuing to work with the previously issued decision to show the green traffic system on the application of the fort or by presenting a negative PCR examination result of no more than 96 hours to attend events, exhibitions, activities, and cultural events and social.
• 0.1% rate of infection with the virus from the total “PCR” tests during the last week.
The UAE is leading in dealing with the pandemic
The UAE topped the world in dealing with the pandemic last January, according to the results of the index of resilience in dealing with “Covid-19”, issued by Bloomberg International, which is related to monitoring levels of flexibility in dealing with the pandemic and the ability to contain it in various countries of the world.
The UAE's score reached 78.9 out of 100 at the end of last January, based on 12 criteria used by Bloomberg, which gave the country the world leader during the month of January.
Bloomberg also reported in its report that the ratio of vaccine doses to the total population of the country amounted to 244.4% until the end of January.
She also described the UAE's performance on the index as the most consistent since the index was launched a year ago.
The report also showed that the UAE was able to restore its aspects of life to the normal form that prevailed before the outbreak of the pandemic.
He explained that this return is reflected in several tangible facts on the ground.
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