Except for medical facilities, mosques, places of worship and public transportation
Wearing a mask is optional in open and closed facilities
The easing of the precautionary measures for “Corona” came after a careful study of the epidemiological situation.
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Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri: "The world has entered a phase of stability and recovery from (Covid-19), and most countries have announced easing restrictions measures."
“Emergencies and Crises”: Continuation of precautionary measures in the education sector, according to the national protocol.
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During the exceptional media briefing, to introduce the latest developments and cases related to the emerging corona virus in the country, the UAE government announced the easing of a number of restrictions related to the “Covid-19” pandemic at the state level, including updating the green traffic system, with the obligation to conduct a periodic examination every month for those who obtained Vaccination and those exempted from vaccination conditions, the abolition of mandatory wearing of masks in some closed places, the abolition of the distance between worshipers, and the reduction of the isolation period for the injured to five days, in addition to stopping the announcement of the daily numbers of “Covid-19” developments, due to the decline in injuries.
In detail, the official spokesman for the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, confirmed that the whole world is currently witnessing a phase of stability and recovery from “Covid-19” in general, and most countries have already announced a number of measures to ease restrictions. "Covid-19" was established by countries, including the UAE, to protect its property and people from the epidemic.
Al Dhaheri said: “We confirm that all the updated procedures that we will announce in our briefing came after the continuous and active investigation of the epidemiological situation in the country and monitoring of mutations through continuous genetic examination and monitoring of occupancy rates and rates of admission to hospitals and intensive care, while the state considers that the evaluation and follow-up of senior citizens, residents and groups Those most at risk of infection are the priority, as efforts are still continuing to preserve lives and gains.”
He added: "All the announced updated procedures are put in place after a careful study of the epidemiological situation and in carefully studied ways for a precise period of time, because we are keen to implement them in the right time and methods, and they are subject to change and continuous updating according to the developments of the national and local situation for each emirate," stressing that the updated procedures are an initial stage for mitigation according to Follow-up procedures and epidemiological investigation, and its developments will be announced on an ongoing basis, as the health and safety of the UAE community is the highest priority.
Al Dhaheri indicated that on January 29, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection announced the registration of the first infection with the “Covid-19” virus in the country, which came after a thorough epidemiological investigation from the concerned authorities that implemented the investigation and follow-up system since the virus was discovered globally, pointing out that Since 2020, all concerned authorities have continued in a tight response, as they have gone through several stages that began with active investigation, and proceeded to integration between the various health, police and community authorities, and other vital sectors, which became the response to the “Covid-19” pandemic at the time, a top priority.
He continued, "The country has gone on to expand by actively contributing to finding scientific and health solutions to the "Covid-19" pandemic through experiments with the "Covid-19" vaccine in the country, and working on scientific research that contributes to developing vaccines, in addition to education and remote work, which was the UAE One of the first countries to implement it, in addition to the fact that the UAE extended its humanitarian arm to many brotherly and friendly countries in providing the “Covid-19” vaccine and medical equipment to combat it, and establishing field hospitals.
He stressed that these decisions constituted important qualitative and interim steps that placed the UAE in the ranks of the global countries that responded to the "Covid-19" pandemic in an exemplary fashion, and even topped many global indicators as well.
These steps have brought us today to a stage where we notice recovery and stability in the epidemiological situation, as the country is today in a stable situation with a declining number of daily cases and almost zero deaths recorded almost daily for nearly three months, which was the biggest factor in societal harmony and responsibility, along with national efforts. in which it was made.
Al Dhaheri announced the easing of a number of restrictions related to the “Covid-19” pandemic at the state level, and the updates taking place in them in various sectors, as all these conditions will be applied starting next Wednesday, corresponding to September 28, indicating that the mitigating measures include Updating the green traffic system, with the obligation to conduct a periodic examination every month for those vaccinated and exempted from the conditions of vaccination, and the obligation to conduct a periodic examination every seven days for non-vaccinators, and the green traffic system will remain a mandatory condition for employees and visitors to enter the workplaces of the federal authorities, in addition to linking the system of green traffic Green traffic for workers in the tourism and economic sector.
He said: “With regard to wearing masks, it is still mandatory to wear them in medical facilities, mosques, places of worship and public transportation, and all food service providers, injured and suspected cases must wear masks, in order to preserve the safety of society, especially our loved ones from the most vulnerable groups.” Noting that otherwise, wearing a muzzle is optional for all other open and closed facilities and places, and he recommended the importance of wearing a muzzle for senior citizens, residents and people with chronic diseases in order to preserve their safety and health.
Al Dhaheri added: “With regard to the requirements of mosques and places of worship, the procedures followed in them have been eased, as the distance between worshipers has been canceled, with the need to adhere to praying on the personal carpet in order to preserve public health, and we note the obligation to wear the muzzle in mosques and places of worship in order to preserve the health of The groups most vulnerable to infection are senior citizens, residents, people of determination and those with chronic diseases.
He continued: "We reiterate that the tourism sector, which includes hotels and their facilities, parks and recreational places, and the economic sector, which includes all centers and shops, in addition to various events, are of course vital and active sectors, and therefore the requirement of green traffic with its new updates applies to entry, and leaves The organizer of the various events has the right to decide to tighten the procedures based on the latest developments in the situation, the importance of the event and the level of attendance.”
He indicated that the aviation sector will work in accordance with the precautionary and preventive measures according to the national aviation protocol, while it is left to the airlines to decide whether to wear a muzzle optional or mandatory on board aircraft, while the requirements for exit examinations from vaccinators and non-vaccinators are determined at the request of the destination to be traveled to, and will continue. Working with the protocol currently in force for those coming to the country, for vaccinated and non-vaccinated people.
He pointed out that the education sector will also continue to work in it with precautionary and preventive measures according to the national protocol for education, and the procedures have been updated by optional wear of the muzzle in closed and open places, and the update on the green traffic system on what was announced for educational facilities in advance.
Al Dhaheri revealed the easing of the isolation system for the injured, as the health sector decided to reduce the period of isolation for the injured to five days, whether the isolation was domestic or institutional, while the employer bears the responsibility for institutional isolation, while the system for contacts will be satisfied with the PCR laboratory examination when symptoms appear, and recommended those in contact with Senior citizens, residents, people of determination and those with chronic diseases are most vulnerable to infection, by conducting a laboratory examination and following up on their health status for seven days of contact.
Continue to strengthen and develop response capabilities
The official spokesman for the National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, stressed that the health sector in the country is still working to follow up on strengthening and developing the response capabilities of the health authorities in the country and other bodies to deal with any future or emergency changes, in addition to continuous awareness of all members of society, Pointing out that the noticeable recovery we are witnessing, and due to the decrease and stability that we are witnessing in the number of cases, will stop the announcement of the daily numbers of “Covid-19” developments, with the obligation to provide its updated data on the official website of the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, and the National Authority To manage emergencies, crises and disasters.
He pointed out that despite the stability of the situation, the “Covid-19” virus is still present among us, and the next stage requires from all of us a societal responsibility, awareness and culture that puts public health at the top of our priorities. since when.
• “Green passage” for 30 days, canceling the interval between worshipers, and stopping the announcement of the daily numbers of new infections.
• Reducing the period of isolation of the injured to five days, whether it is domestic or institutional, and the employer is responsible for institutional isolation.
• All conditions will be applied starting next Wednesday, September 28.
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