The Abu Dhabi Health Department announced that it has taken all necessary preventive measures, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and the relevant competent authorities, to ensure the safety and health of guests of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, who were considered to be in contact with the two cases of the "Covid 19" virus that were discovered yesterday for two persons of Italian nationality. .

The Department of Health has taken precautionary quarantine measures in two hotels on Yas Island for some contacts, and the home quarantine for others, until the completion of the investigation and examination of contacts, according to the medical procedures followed in these cases where the necessary samples were taken for the tests while periodic examinations continue for 14 days.

The two infected cases, who are holders of Italian citizenship, receive the necessary medical attention and are subject to continuous follow-up.

The Health Department Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, continues to make all possible efforts to combat the spread of the virus, taking all necessary measures and preparations in terms of medical materials, permanent follow-up and early warning systems to monitor suspected cases.

The concerned authorities at the Abu Dhabi government level also took all necessary preventive and preventive measures to counter the spread of the virus, to include thermal detectors in the air, sea and land ports and medical teams around the clock, and to provide the necessary medical equipment for laboratory tests.

In order to preserve the safety of the contestants, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council announced the cancellation of the last two stages of the Emirates Bicycle Tour, which are the ADNOC stage (Al Dhafra Region) and the Abu Dhabi stage on Friday and Saturday.