Saudi Gazette report

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates registered 484 new coronavirus and two more deaths, bringing the total number of infections and fatalities in the country to 7,265 and 43 respectively, the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a statement on Monday carried by state news agency WAM.

It announced the full recovery of 74 coronavirus patients after receiving the necessary healthcare, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,360.

Speaking at the UAE's regular media briefing on Monday, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, spokesperson for the UAE health sector, said that 25,795 additional tests were conducted across various emirates, which led to the identification of the new cases.

Dr. Al Hosani also announced the death of two Asian nationals. She offered her sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished them peace during this challenging time.

Dr. Al Hosani stressed the importance of children and adults receiving the necessary vaccinations. "We are already going through exceptional circumstances during this period, and vaccinations are important measures. We must not forget this, no matter the circumstances. Vaccination schedules for children must be adhered to in order to safeguard their health and safety," she said.

Dr. Al Hosani affirmed that the UAE is committed to providing the necessary vaccinations for all members of society, including children and adults, to prevent various infectious diseases.

When asked about the possibility of contracting coronavirus when shopping, Dr. Al Hosani stated, "Studies indicate that the novel coronavirus may remain on surfaces for a few hours or even several days. This may vary depending on conditions, such as surface type, temperature, and humidity. Therefore, we advise all individuals after shopping or when receiving bags from delivery services to dispose of used bags after emptying their contents in a closed container. We also advise them to not re-use these bags and note the importance of sterilizing the surfaces where bags are placed at home, as well as washing hands with soap and water."

"All health facilities in the country have been warned that no patient with the disease will be discharged unless it is certain that they have fully recovered and have no symptoms. The approved health procedure after the patient has left the hospital is to remain at home for 14 days after treatment. They must also work remotely and not go out and mix with others," she said.

Dr. Al Hosani also noted that it is necessary for any person recovering from the disease to communicate with health authorities if they are still suffering from any respiratory symptoms or fever, and they must visit the nearest medical centre to undergo the necessary checks.