Since the beginning of the year, the country has ranked first in the world in dealing with the pandemic

"Emergency and Crises" announces that the UAE has entered the stage of recovery from the "Covid-19" pandemic

  • The UAE entered the recovery phase as a result of the decrease in the number of infections and the control of the epidemic.

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  • Dr. Taher Al-Amiri: "The strategic objectives, which included stabilizing the health situation in the health authorities, have been achieved."

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The UAE government announced, during the periodic media briefing to introduce the latest developments and cases related to the emerging coronavirus in the country, that the positive indicators confirm that the UAE has entered the stage of recovery from the “Covid-19” pandemic as a result of the decrease in the number of infections and the control of the epidemic, noting the achievement of positive results and rapid and record rates. recovery, growth, and a safe and stable transition to the post-Covid-19 phase.

In detail, the official spokesman for the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, Dr. Taher Al-Buraik Al-Amiri, confirmed that the UAE was able to successfully manage the exceptional pandemic conditions through proactive readiness and flexibility in activating decisions based on scientific reading, in-depth study and the development of strategies that are among the most successful global models.

Al-Amiri announced that the UAE led the world in dealing with the pandemic during the months of last January and February, according to the results of the index of resilience in dealing with “Covid-19” issued by the international agency “Bloomberg”.

He said, "The UAE's score reached 76.2 out of 100 at the end of last February, based on 12 criteria used by the agency (Bloomberg), which gave the country the world lead during the month of February, and the results showed that the ratio of vaccine doses to the total population of the country reached 259.1% until the end of February. February"

He continued, "Positive results and rapid and record rates of recovery and growth and safe and stable transit to the post-Covid-19 stage were achieved, as strategic goals were achieved, which included stabilizing the health situation in health authorities, in addition to an overall growth in the economy sector of 2.5%. The recovery of the tourism sector in the country, and the increase in the sense of optimism about living conditions, while the safe return of education and international and local exams during the previous period constituted an important shift in this axis.

Al-Amiri emphasized achieving the goals of the abundance of foodstuffs and enhancing the food security system in the country, while the UAE ranked first in the “Law and Public Order 2021” index issued by the international research institution, Gallup, which is based on comprehensive surveys of citizens from all over the world.

Al-Amiri indicated that the positive indicators confirm that the UAE has entered the stage of recovery from the “Covid-19” pandemic as a result of the decrease in the number of infections and the control of the epidemic, as the restrictions followed were eased according to what was announced, which included the abolition of the mandatory wearing of the muzzle in open places, while continuing It is mandatory to wear it indoors.

The abolition of physical distancing in the economic and tourism sectors, while the previously established procedures in restaurants and cafes will be kept unchanged.

He pointed out that the measures to ease restrictions included the return of all sports activities for all age groups, with obligating the public to show green traffic or a pre-examination (PCR), provided that it does not exceed 96 hours, in addition to the obligation to wear a mask in closed and open places due to the size of gatherings and crowding in crowd places, with It is necessary to show the green traffic system on the Al-Hosn application or by presenting a negative PCR test result of no more than 96 hours to attend all events, exhibitions, activities, cultural and social events.

He said: "The procedures also included canceling the quarantine of people in contact with working in different sectors, with the obligation to conduct a daily PCR swab examination for five consecutive days, with the continuation of the sanitary isolation protocol for the infected as previously announced, with the abolition of the requirement to wear the watch designated for new cases of infection during The isolation period, and the local level in each emirate has flexibility in defining sectors and professions according to the vital sectors in the country, with the need to follow precautionary and preventive measures, which include adherence to physical distancing, and wearing a mask all the time.

He stressed that those coming to the UAE must ensure that they present an approved “Covid-19” vaccination certificate containing a QR reader, and their entry into the country does not require any prior checks, and those who are not vaccinated must present an approved PCR examination result within 48 hours or a certificate of recovery from “Covid- infection” 19 »Within one month from the date of travel, it contains a QR reader system for those over 12 years old, with the possibility of conducting a PCR examination upon arrival for the purposes of confirming injuries.

Al-Amiri added: “As of today, these procedures will be applied to the land ports in the country, advising those coming through the land ports to conduct a PCR laboratory examination within 24 hours of arriving in the country, for visitors for more than 72 hours, with the need to follow the requirements of examinations and vaccinations for countries and destinations to which they want to travel. From the Emirates.

• The ratio of vaccine doses to the total population of the country reached 259.1% until the end of February.

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